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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the validity and reliability of the Tampa Scale for
Kinesiophobia Heart (TSK-SV Heart), a brief questionnaire to detect kinesiophobia
(fear of movement) in patients with coronary artery disease. DESIGN:
Methodological research (cross-sectional study). SUBJECTS: A total of 332
patients, mean age 65 years (standard deviation 9.1) diagnosed with coronary
artery disease at a university hospital were included in the study. METHODS: The
psychometric properties of the TSK-SV Heart were tested. The tests of validity
comprised face, content, and construct validity. The reliability tests included
composite reliability, internal consistency and stability over time. Results: In
terms of reliability, the TSK-SV Heart was found to be stable over time
(intra-class correlation coefficient 0.83) and internally consistent (Cronbach's
alpha 0.78). Confirmatory factor analysis provided acceptable fit for a
hypothesized 4-factor model with inclusion of a method factor. CONCLUSION: These
results provide support for the reliability of the TSK-SV Heart. The
questionnaire appears to be valid for use in patients with coronary artery
disease. However, some items require further investigation due to low influence
on some sub-dimensions of the test. The sub-dimensions of kinesiophobia require
future research concerning their implications for the target group.

Langue : ANGLAIS