Author Identifier (ORCID)
Brett Vaughan: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8623-4558
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). Objectives: 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.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
12-1-2026
Volume
19
Issue
1
PubMed ID
41339946
Publication Title
BMC Research Notes
Publisher
Springer
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
Funders
Osteopathic Foundation UK
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Comments
Thomson, O. P., Golder, E., McLeod, G. A., Draper-Rodi, J., Vogel, S., & Vaughan, B. (2025). Assessing content validity of the Osteo-TAQ(Aus) using cognitive interviews: Cross-jurisdictional evidence from UK osteopathic practice. BMC Research Notes, 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07582-9