2010
Developing a Short Form of the Simple Rathus Assertiveness Schedule Using a Sample of Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Jenerette C, Dixon J. Developing a Short Form of the Simple Rathus Assertiveness Schedule Using a Sample of Adults With Sickle Cell Disease. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2010, 21: 314-324. PMID: 20592057, DOI: 10.1177/1043659609360712.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
A New Self-Report Measure of Self-Management of Type 1 Diabetes for Adolescents
Schilling LS, Dixon JK, Knafl KA, Lynn MR, Murphy K, Dumser S, Grey M. A New Self-Report Measure of Self-Management of Type 1 Diabetes for Adolescents. Nursing Research 2009, 58: 228-236. PMID: 19561555, PMCID: PMC4465437, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0b013e3181ac142a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesMetabolic controlGood metabolic controlSelf-ManagementSelf-Care InventoryQuality of lifeContent validity indexSelf-report measuresDiabetes Self-Management ProfileSelf-Management ProfileDiabetes QualityCare activitiesDiabetesContent validityNew self-report measureConstruct validityAdolescentsValid measureSubscalesQualitative study
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 instrumentDiabetes