Turkish Version of Impact on Family Scale: Reliability and Validity Study
Author Information
Author(s): Bek Nilgun, Simsek I Engin, Erel Suat, Yakut Yavuz, Uygur Fatma
Primary Institution: Hacettepe University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Impact on Family Scale (IPFAM).
Conclusion
The Turkish version of IPFAM was found to be a reliable and valid instrument for assessing the impact of developmental disorders of the child on the family.
Supporting Evidence
- The test-retest reliability was found to be ICC = 0.953 for total impact.
- Internal consistency was tested using Cronbach's alpha and was found to be 0.902 for total impact of IPFAM.
- The correlation between total impact score of IPFAM and WeeFIM was r = -0.532 (p < 0.001).
- The correlation between total impact score of IPFAM and the physiotherapist's evaluation was r = 0.519 (p < 0.001).
Takeaway
This study created a questionnaire to help families understand how having a child with a disability affects their lives, and it works well.
Methodology
Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities completed the IPFAM questionnaire, and its reliability and validity were assessed using statistical methods.
Potential Biases
The sample may be biased as it consisted of parents whose children were receiving physiotherapy.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sample, which may not represent the general population.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 85 caregivers of children aged 1 to 9 years, with various diagnoses including cerebral palsy and muscular diseases.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
(0.928–0.969)
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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