Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 31, 2026

Determination of the Glycogen Content in Cyanobacteria
Published on: July 17, 2017
Determination of Content Validity of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Comfort Questionnaire Using the Content Validity
1Department of Neurology, Christian-Doppler-Klinik, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria andrea.egger@stud.pmu.ac.at.
Background And Purpose:
The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Comfort Questionnaire (EMUCQ) is a self-assessment instrument to measure perceived patient comfort during hospitalization in an EMU. This study aimed at initially determining the content validity by rating the content validity index (CVI).
Methods:
Nine experts judged the 60-item EMUCQ-1 by filling out a content validation form. The CVI was computed on item (I-CVI) and at an average scale (S-CVI/Ave) level.
Results:
As many as 26 items remained unchanged and 12 items were reworded to prepare the 38-item EMUCQ-2 (I-CVI scores ≥ .78). Fourteen items were omitted and an additional eight items were put aside for further evaluation. The S-CVI/Ave reached .90.
Conclusion:
The first results indicate the EMUCQ-2 to be valid in terms of content. Further assessment by members of the target population is advisable.
Related Concept Videos
Reliability and Validity
Stereotype Content Model
Data Validation
Key parameters for method validation include:
Data Validation
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
Measurement of Air Content in Concrete
The pressure method,...
Distribution of Cytoplasmic Content
Distribution of cytoplasmic determinants
The cytoplasm contains various organelles, as well as salts, proteins, and water. The distribution of...

