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- Validation by experts: importance in translation and adaptation of instrumentsPublication . Nora, Carlise Rigon Dalla; Zoboli, Elma; Vieira, Margarida M.Objective: To present the content validation by experts as an essential step in validation, translation and cultural adaptation of psychometric instruments, having the example of the questionnaire of moral sensitivity in Portugal and Brazil. Method: This is a methodological study, with a committee of twelve experts, seven from Brazil and five from Portugal. The data collection and analysis occurred in 2015, between the months of September and October in Portugal and November and December in Brazil. Results: Of the 30 items presented to the experts, 20 had adaptation suggestions. Some adjustments were necessary so that the items were clear and easily comprehensible. The final version remained with 28 items. Conclusion: The content validation of psychometry instruments by a committee of experts is essential for researchers and nurses, who are increasingly concerned about the use of reliable and appropriate measures for research and evaluation of care.
- Adherence to the therapeutic medication and biopsychosocial aspects of elderly integrated in the home-based long-term carePublication . Monterroso, Lígia Eduarda Pereira; Sá, Luís Octávio de; Joaquim, Natércia Maria TeixeiraObjective: To evaluate the association between the biopsychosocial aspects and the adherence to the therapeutic medication of elderly integrated into the home-based long-term care teams. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative study, with a sample of 198 eldery. Interviews took place between May 2012 and May 2013 in Portugal. For therapeutic characterization, the data were collected using two questionnaires and one interview. Data analysis made with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20.0. Descriptive statistics were used to present the results and the Chi-Square test to evaluate the association between variables. Results: It was observed that 49% of the elderly do not adhere to the therapeutic medication and the level of adherence showed a statistically significant association with nutritional status (p = 0.002), instrumental autonomy (p = 0.030) and social isolation (p = 0.046). Conclusions: Due to the multiplicity of aspects involved in adherence, it is suggested that they be considered in the nursing interventions that promote therapeutic control measures.