Scale Analysis

The Infants Respiratory Physiotherapy Questionnaire (IRPH-28) was developed by J. Hammer and C.J.L. Newth in 1994 to demonstrate that respiratory physiotherapy could benefit the lives of newborns.

Scale Purpose

The questionnaire was created with the purpose of following a protocol that could identify which aspects of intervention in newborns were successful, which were unsuccessful, and, by appropriately adjusting techniques, improve the therapeutic outcome.

Question Calibration

The questionnaire is completed by the physician monitoring the newborn and is filled out according to the newborn’s progress up to that point. The IRPH includes 28 open-ended and closed-ended questions. Many of them use a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Little) to 4 (Extremely).

Statistical Analysis

Responses to the closed-ended questions are analyzed using frequencies and percentage ages. Responses to the open-ended questions are transcribed verbatim, and a simple content analysis is performed to identify recurring themes.

Validity and Reliability

The scale has been adapted into the Greek language by F. Pogosian, A. Christara, E. Chatziagorou, I. Tsanakas, and M. K. Syrpi, using the back-translation method. All tests were evaluated at a significance level of p = 0.05, demonstrating good internal consistency.

References

Authors: J. Hammer and C.J.L. Newth (1994)
Tags: Respiratory Physiotherapy