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Aten Fam 2025; 32 (2)

Key Criteria for Selecting Measurement Instruments in Health Disciplines

Gómez-Clavelina FJF, López-Ortiz G

Language: Spanish
References: 69
Page: 127-137
PDF size: 275.81 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Background: Validity and reliability are frequently misinterpreted and improperly applied in various types of studies. Therefore, it is essential for healthcare professionals to use appropriate measurement instruments for assessing subjective attributes and complex dimensions. This ensures accurate interpretation of evidence and improves medical care. Objective: To propose useful criteria for selecting appropriate measurement instruments in the health field to evaluate variables of interest. Methods: A literature review was conducted. Using search algorithms in various databases, narrative and systematic reviews published between 2000 and 2023 that addressed measurement instruments were selected. Results: Of the 351 articles initially identified, 62 met the selection criteria. The key criteria considered for selecting measurement instruments included cultural adaptation, reliability, validity of theoretical constructs, validity of empirical constructs (criterion and construct), and responsiveness. The most relevant aspects of these criteria were defined, classified, and analyzed in terms of their usefulness. Conclusions: Selecting measurement instruments for variables that cannot be directly measured requires a thorough search and evaluation of the properties described in this article. These criteria provide a more objective approach to selecting measurement tools, enabling more precise assessments of the phenomena under study from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives.


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