The minimal eating observation form-II Danish version: psychometric and metrological aspects

Albert Westergren; Dorte Melgaard

doi:10.1891/JNM-D-18-00084

The minimal eating observation form-II Danish version: psychometric and metrological aspects

Albert Westergren
, Dorte Melgaard

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The Minimal Eating Observation Form - II (MEOF-II) is a screening and research tool for eating difficulties. We assess psychometric and metrological aspects of the Danish version of the tool.

METHODS: This study includes MEOF-II data from 302 acute geriatric patients. Analyses were based on Classical Test Theory and Rasch Model Analysis.

RESULTS: 51.3% of the patients had eating difficulties. The MEOFII items belonged to one higher order factor, and three lower level factors: deglutition; ingestion; and energy/appetite. The hierarchical structure of the items was revealed. The MEOF-II had a good fit with Rasch model expectations.

CONCLUSION: The study provides support for the reliability and validity of the Danish version of the MEOF-II. MEOF-II total and subscale scores are reliable and valid for use in nursing practice and research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	168-184
Number of pages	16
Journal	Journal of Nursing Measurement
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-D-18-00084
Publication status	Published - 2020

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MEOF-II
Rasch model analysis
factor analysis
principal component analysis
reliability
tetrachoric

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Westergren, A. (Researcher), Melgaard, D. (PI), Yoshimatsu , Y. (Researcher), Skrubbeltrang, C. (CoI) & Smithard, D. G. (Researcher)
21-01-01 → 27-01-01
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