2011
Determinants of meditation practice inventory: development, content validation, and initial psychometric testing.
Williams AL, Dixon J, McCorkle R, Van Ness PH. Determinants of meditation practice inventory: development, content validation, and initial psychometric testing. Alternative Therapies In Health And Medicine 2011, 17: 16-23. PMID: 22314672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansMeditationNeoplasmsPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsCaregiver Reaction AssessmentMeditation Practice InventoryCancer family caregiversContent validationInitial psychometric testingHigh attritionMeditation useOutcome measuresFamily caregiversEfficacy studiesReaction AssessmentPsychometric testingCronbach's coefficient alphaSmall sample sizeExpert panelHealth benefitsQualitative interviewsCoefficient alphaTarget populationIntraclass correlationIntervention proceduresParticipants/Sociocultural beliefsCaregiversPilot testing
2010
Psychometric testing of the Health Quotient questionnaire: a measure of self‐reported holistic health
Guo J, Dixon JK, Whittemore R, He G. Psychometric testing of the Health Quotient questionnaire: a measure of self‐reported holistic health. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2010, 66: 653-663. PMID: 20423400, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05205.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth statusSelf-rated health statusContent validityConvergent validityHealth status assessmentPsychometric propertiesStrong content validityTest-retest reliabilityInternal consistency reliabilityHealth measuresPsychometric testingPilot studyHolistic healthHealth quotientExamination of reliabilityDimension scoresConsistency reliabilityFeasibility testingQuestionnaireConstruct validityStatus assessmentReliability correlationsSignificant relationshipFurther researchStatus
2009
Assessment of the Psychometric Properties of the Family Management Measure
Knafl K, Deatrick JA, Gallo A, Dixon J, Grey M, Knafl G, O’Malley J. Assessment of the Psychometric Properties of the Family Management Measure. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2009, 36: 494-505. PMID: 19451173, PMCID: PMC3131701, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsp034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolChronic DiseaseFamilyFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMalePsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsChronic conditions
2008
Chronic illness: the process of integration
Whittemore R, Dixon J. Chronic illness: the process of integration. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2008, 17: 177-187. PMID: 18578794, PMCID: PMC3648221, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2007.02244.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAttitude to HealthChronic DiseaseConnecticutCost of IllnessFemaleHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansInterprofessional RelationsLife Change EventsMaleMiddle AgedNursing Methodology ResearchQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSelf CareSelf ConceptSick RoleSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsChronic illnessDepressive symptomsUncertain illness trajectoriesDuration of illnessTreatment side effectsMultiple chronic illnessesProgressive chronic illnessSelf-management strategiesIllness trajectorySide effectsIllnessMixed-method descriptive designIllness experienceSymptomsDescriptive designAdultsExistential supportSense of balanceDescriptive dataFinancial hardshipLife contextSemi-structured interviewsNumerous factorsParticipantsMeaningful life
2007
Determining Content Validity of a Self-Report Instrument for Adolescents Using a Heterogeneous Expert Panel
Schilling LS, Dixon JK, Knafl KA, Grey M, Ives B, Lynn MR. Determining Content Validity of a Self-Report Instrument for Adolescents Using a Heterogeneous Expert Panel. Nursing Research 2007, 56: 361-366. PMID: 17846558, DOI: 10.1097/01.nnr.0000289505.30037.91.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContent validity evaluationContent validity assessmentType 1 diabetesExperiential expertsContent validityContent validity indexValidity assessmentValidity evaluationTotal groupHeterogeneous expert panelI-CVIExpert panelSelf-report instrumentTarget populationAdolescentsRevision of itemsValidity indexNew instrumentDiabetesThe analysis and interpretation of cognitive interviews for instrument development
Knafl K, Deatrick J, Gallo A, Holcombe G, Bakitas M, Dixon J, Grey M. The analysis and interpretation of cognitive interviews for instrument development. Research In Nursing & Health 2007, 30: 224-234. PMID: 17380524, DOI: 10.1002/nur.20195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAttitude to HealthChildChild, PreschoolChronic DiseaseCognitionData CollectionData Interpretation, StatisticalFamily HealthFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleNursing AssessmentNursing Methodology ResearchParentsPsychometricsResearch DesignSurveys and Questionnaires
2005
Privacy Concerns of Patients and Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care—An APRNet Study
Olsen DP, Dixon JK, Grey M, Deshefy-Longhi T, Demarest JC. Privacy Concerns of Patients and Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care—An APRNet Study. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2005, 17: 527-534. PMID: 16293161, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2005.00078.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAttitude of Health PersonnelAttitude to HealthCommunicationConfidentialityFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleFocus GroupsHumansInformed ConsentMaleMiddle AgedNew EnglandNurse PractitionersNurse-Patient RelationsNurse's RoleNursing Methodology ResearchPrimary Health CarePrivacyStereotypingSurveys and QuestionnairesTrustTruth DisclosureThe GuideLine Implementability Appraisal (GLIA): development of an instrument to identify obstacles to guideline implementation
Shiffman RN, Dixon J, Brandt C, Essaihi A, Hsiao A, Michel G, O'Connell R. The GuideLine Implementability Appraisal (GLIA): development of an instrument to identify obstacles to guideline implementation. BMC Medical Informatics And Decision Making 2005, 5: 23. PMID: 16048653, PMCID: PMC1190181, DOI: 10.1186/1472-6947-5-23.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBenchmarkingDiffusion of InnovationExpert SystemsGuideline AdherenceHumansPractice Guidelines as TopicProgramming LanguagesQuality Assurance, Health CareSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsGuideLine Implementability AppraisalGuideline implementationBackgroundClinical practice guidelinesProcess of careDraft guidelinesClinical guidelinesPractice guidelinesNational professional societiesGuideline developersHealth outcomesClinician behaviorFurther evaluationContent validityConstruct validityImplementable recommendationsImplementable guidelinesPreliminary supportGuidelinesOutcomesExpert reviewProfessional societiesPotential benefitsMeasurable outcomesImplementation strategies