Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging Measurements
Background: Vascular age (VA) is independent and chronological age for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, tools for the implementation of VA are currently lacking. We aimed to develop a questionnaire to assess the current knowledge gaps related to VA and barriers to its implementa...
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| author | Areti Triantafyllou Stavria-Artemis Elia Chloe Park Rachel E Climie Christopher C. Mayer Ioana Mozos Giacomo Pucci Thomas Weber Andrie G. Panayiotou |
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| description | Background: Vascular age (VA) is independent and chronological age for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, tools for the implementation of VA are currently lacking. We aimed to develop a questionnaire to assess the current knowledge gaps related to VA and barriers to its implementation in routine practice. Methods: Using a stepwise mixed-method approach, a quantitative questionnaire was constructed in four phases: (1) basic item generation and the development of a semi-qualitative questionnaire (SQQ); (2) dissemination to the VascAgeNet extended network and an analysis of the semi-qualitative questionnaire responses; (3) the development of a quantitative questionnaire (QQ); and (4) an assessment of the content and face validity and internal reliability in an additional sample. Results: Based on six main topics initially identified through an expert panel, a SQQ was developed and disseminated. Finally, a 22-item QQ was developed, with questions grouped around three main themes: knowledge of VA and its risk factors; perceptions and beliefs regarding the importance and contribution of VA to risk classification; and the application of VA measurements in clinical and research practice and its potential limitations (Cronbach’s alpha between 0.920 and 0.982 for all three categories). Conclusion: We report the development of a QQ on VA addressed to both clinicians and non-clinicians aiming to assess their knowledge, perceptions and application of VA measurements. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c2b8fb46bcb4456986f5be53cffc27cb2023-11-16T21:16:44ZengMDPI AGJournal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease2308-34252023-02-011028010.3390/jcdd10020080Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging MeasurementsAreti Triantafyllou0Stavria-Artemis Elia1Chloe Park2Rachel E Climie3Christopher C. Mayer4Ioana Mozos5Giacomo Pucci6Thomas Weber7Andrie G. Panayiotou83rd Clinic of Internal Medicine, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 56403 Thessaloniki, GreeceCyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology, 3041 Limassol, CyprusMRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Aging, UCL, London WC1E 6BT, UKMenzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart 7000, AustraliaMedical Signal Analysis, Center for Health & Bioresources, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, 1210 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Functional Sciences-Pathophysiology, Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, RomaniaDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Unit of Internal Medicine, Terni University Hospital, 05100 Terni, ItalyCardiology Department, Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen, 4600 Wels, AustriaCyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology, 3041 Limassol, CyprusBackground: Vascular age (VA) is independent and chronological age for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, tools for the implementation of VA are currently lacking. We aimed to develop a questionnaire to assess the current knowledge gaps related to VA and barriers to its implementation in routine practice. Methods: Using a stepwise mixed-method approach, a quantitative questionnaire was constructed in four phases: (1) basic item generation and the development of a semi-qualitative questionnaire (SQQ); (2) dissemination to the VascAgeNet extended network and an analysis of the semi-qualitative questionnaire responses; (3) the development of a quantitative questionnaire (QQ); and (4) an assessment of the content and face validity and internal reliability in an additional sample. Results: Based on six main topics initially identified through an expert panel, a SQQ was developed and disseminated. Finally, a 22-item QQ was developed, with questions grouped around three main themes: knowledge of VA and its risk factors; perceptions and beliefs regarding the importance and contribution of VA to risk classification; and the application of VA measurements in clinical and research practice and its potential limitations (Cronbach’s alpha between 0.920 and 0.982 for all three categories). Conclusion: We report the development of a QQ on VA addressed to both clinicians and non-clinicians aiming to assess their knowledge, perceptions and application of VA measurements.https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/2/80vascular agingquestionnaire developmentPWV |
| spellingShingle | Areti Triantafyllou Stavria-Artemis Elia Chloe Park Rachel E Climie Christopher C. Mayer Ioana Mozos Giacomo Pucci Thomas Weber Andrie G. Panayiotou Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging Measurements Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease vascular aging questionnaire development PWV |
| title | Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging Measurements |
| title_full | Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging Measurements |
| title_fullStr | Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging Measurements |
| title_full_unstemmed | Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging Measurements |
| title_short | Developing a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Perceptions and Application of Vascular-Aging Measurements |
| title_sort | developing a questionnaire on knowledge perceptions and application of vascular aging measurements |
| topic | vascular aging questionnaire development PWV |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/2/80 |
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