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Journal article
Assessing content validity of the Osteo-TAQ(Aus) using cognitive interviews: cross-jurisdictional evidence from UK osteopathic practice
BMC research notes, Vol.19(1), pp.1-7
07/01/2026
PMID: 41339946
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Abstract
Background: The Osteopaths' Therapeutic Approaches Questionnaire (Osteo-TAQ) has demonstrated content, construct, and face validity across multiple jurisdictions but required cognitive validation for use in the United Kingdom (UK).
Pbjectives: To assess the cognitive content and face validity of the Australian-adapted Osteo-TAQ (Osteo-TAQ(Aus)) with practising UK osteopaths, and to determine whether any revisions were necessary.
Methods: Cognitive interviews were conducted with six (n = 6) UK osteopaths using a combination of think-aloud and verbal probing techniques, informed by the Cognitive Interview Reporting Framework (CIRF). Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using team-based content analysis to identify issues of item interpretation, clarity and relevance to UK practice.
Results: Strong alignment with UK practice was demonstrated across all 36 items. No items required modification, providing positive validation evidence for cross-jurisdictional stability. Participants reported that the Osteo-TAQ(Aus) items were relevant, understandable and reflective of their day-to-day clinical practice.
Conclusion: This study provides the first evidence of cross-jurisdictional cognitive stability for the Osteo-TAQ(Aus), demonstrating robust content validity in its country of origin and suitability for use in a UK setting. These findings support its continued use in UK-based research and professional development initiatives aimed at exploring therapeutic approaches and conceptions of practice.
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- Title
- Assessing content validity of the Osteo-TAQ(Aus) using cognitive interviews: cross-jurisdictional evidence from UK osteopathic practice
- Creators
- Oliver P Thomson - Health Sciences University (UK, London)Elena Golder - Plymouth Marjon UniversityGopi Anne McLeod - Health Sciences University (UK, London)Jerry Draper-Rodi - Health Sciences University (UK, London)Steven Vogel - Health Sciences University (UK, London)Brett Vaughan - Health Sciences University (UK, London)
- Publication Details
- BMC research notes, Vol.19(1), pp.1-7
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 7
- Grant note
- This research received funding from the Osteopathic Foundation in the UK.
- Identifiers
- 991013334903402368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2025
- Academic Unit
- Allied Health and Midwifery; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article