Characteristics of Interaction Between Caregivers and Children with Chronic Diseases in Oral Medication-Taking Situations: A Validation Study of the Interaction Rating Scale

Yasumoto, Takuya; Yamamoto, Tomoka; Ishii, Atsuko et al.

Maternal and Child Health Journal, 2025, 29, 835-844

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Title
Characteristics of Interaction Between Caregivers and Children with Chronic Diseases in Oral Medication-Taking Situations: A Validation Study of the Interaction Rating Scale
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1000050566099 1000050566099
CreatorName
Yasumoto, Takuya
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1000030581558 1000030581558
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tomokayamamoto tomokayamamoto
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55561973800 55561973800
ORCID
0000-0001-9809-3804 0000-0001-9809-3804
CreatorName
Yamamoto, Tomoka
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1000010911266 1000010911266
ORCID
0000-0001-5346-6881 0000-0001-5346-6881
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atsukoishii atsukoishii
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57216683967 57216683967
CreatorName
Ishii, Atsuko
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1000040586377 1000040586377
CreatorName
Okuno, Hiroko
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1000020707343 1000020707343
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0000-0002-8889-1199 0000-0002-8889-1199
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haruofujino haruofujino
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56065490900 56065490900
CreatorName
Fujino, Haruo
Subject
Caregiver
Child
Chronic disease
Interaction
Medication
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The version of record of this article, first published in Maternal and Child Health Journal, is available online at Publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-025-04099-2.
Abstract
Introduction: Caregiver–child interaction is essential for maintaining adaptive oral medication-taking behavior in children. To evaluate interactive behavior between children and caregivers, the Interaction Rating Scale (IRS), an observation-based instrument for evaluating the quality of caregiver–child interaction, can be applied via observation of interactions. This study examined the applicability of the IRS in oral medication-taking situations. Methods: Sixty-six caregiver-child dyads were evaluated using the IRS. The reliability of the measure was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency and intra-class coefficient (ICC) for inter-rater reliability and test–retest reliability. The concurrent validity was evaluated using the Positive and Negative Parenting Scale and the Social Skills Scale for Preschool Children. Results: The IRS total, caregiver, and child scores showed high internal consistency (α = 0.86–0.92), test–retest reliability (ICC = 0.76–0.80) and inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.86–0.91). The IRS indices were partially associated with the Positive and Negative Parenting Scale and Social Skills Scale scores in the hypothesized directions. Discussion: The results indicated the IRS is a reliable and validated instrument for measuring characteristics of caregiver–child interactions in medication-taking situations. Further studies may be helpful for validating the measure in wider patient groups and investigating the medication behavior of children.
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Springer
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Maternal and Child Health Journal
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29
Page
835-844
Date of Issued
2025-05-12
Language
English
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https://hdl.handle.net/11094/102252
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10927875
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15736628
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-025-04099-2
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