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Semantic Assessment of the B arkin I ndex of M aternal F unctioning in a Medically Underserved Obstetric Population
Author(s) -
Barkin Jennifer L.,
Willis Gordon B.,
Hawkins Kristina C.,
StanfillThomas Tiffany,
Beals Laura,
Bloch Joan R.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12141
Subject(s) - disadvantaged , population , interview , medicine , cognitive interview , clinical psychology , psychology , family medicine , cognition , psychiatry , environmental health , political science , law
Purpose This study aims to evaluate the fitness of the B arkin I ndex of M aternal F unctioning ( BIMF ) for postpartum functional assessment in a low‐income obstetric population in medically underserved, C entral G eorgia ( USA ). Design and Methods Cognitive interviewing, a best practices approach to instrument development and validation, was performed on 24 new mothers. Findings The BIMF was comprehensible to this population of disadvantaged women. Practice Implications The BIMF has broad appeal due to its comprehensibility, patient‐centered assessment style, and psychometric profile. Method of questionnaire administration and characteristics of the study and/or patient population should routinely be considered when implementing any type of self‐reported health screening.