Item and response-category functioning of the Persian version of the KIDSCREEN-27: Rasch partial credit model.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding patients' views about medication is crucial to maximize adherence. Thalassemia is a congenital blood disorder requiring chronic blood transfusions and daily iron chelation therapy. METHODS:The Beliefs in Medicine Questionnaire (BMQ) was used to assess beliefs in chelation in thalassemia patien...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Trachtenberg FL,Mednick L,Kwiatkowski JL,Neufeld EJ,Haines D,Pakbaz Z,Thompson AA,Quinn CT,Grady R,Sobota A,Olivieri N,Horne R,Yamashita R,Thalassemia Clinical Research Network.

更新日期：2012-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Job satisfaction describes an employee's motivation and/or feeling of satisfaction towards his/her work. Globally, healthcare professionals' turnover and retention play a critical role in the delivery of essential health services. In Ghana, however, little has been done to ascertain job satisfaction levels a...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Akuffo KO,Agyei-Manu E,Kumah DB,Danso-Appiah A,Mohammed AS,Asare AK,Addo EK

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited data define what constitutes a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) on the EuroQol 5-Dimension (EQ-5D) health status index in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). We sought to estimate the MCID for the EQ-5D health index in North American PwMS. METHODS:PwMS completing the Patient Determ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Kohn CG,Sidovar MF,Kaur K,Zhu Y,Coleman CI

更新日期：2014-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing evidence for response shift phenomena in quality of life (QOL) assessment points to the necessity to reconsider both the measurement model and the application of psychometric analyses. The proposed psychometric model posits that the QOL true score is always contingent upon parameters of the appraisal pr...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Schwartz CE,Rapkin BD

更新日期：2004-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Participating in regular physical activity contributes to significant improvements of quality of life (QOL) in adults. Understanding psychosocial factors that influence physical activity and QOL in working adults may have important implications for future interventions aimed at improving their health. The ma...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Xiao Y,Wang H,Zhang T,Ren X

更新日期：2019-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative anxiety is a frequent and challenging problem with deleterious effects on the development of surgical procedures and postoperative outcomes. To prevent and treat preoperative anxiety effectively, the level of anxiety of patients needs to be assessed through valid and reliable measuring instrumen...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Vergara-Romero M,Morales-Asencio JM,Morales-Fernández A,Canca-Sanchez JC,Rivas-Ruiz F,Reinaldo-Lapuerta JA

更新日期：2017-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetic disorders of collagen biosynthesis, characterized by low bone density leading to fractures. Most patients exhibit functional impairment and require the aid of a caregiver. The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life (QoL) of caregivers of patients...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Vanz AP,Félix TM,da Rocha NS,Schwartz IV

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:End-stage renal disease (ESRD) leads to renal replacement therapy and certainly has an impact on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to review and compare the HRQoL between peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) patients using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Chuasuwan A,Pooripussarakul S,Thakkinstian A,Ingsathit A,Pattanaprateep O

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Quality of life (QoL) has become a major concern as the survival time of breast cancer increases. We investigated the changes in QoL through comprehensive categorical analysis, for the first three years after breast cancer treatment including radiotherapy. METHODS:A total of 1156 patients were enrolled fro...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Rim CH,Ahn SJ,Kim JH,Yoon WS,Chun M,Yang DS,Lee JH,Kim K,Kong M,Kim S,Kim J,Park KR,Shin YJ,Ma SY,Jeong BK,Kim SS,Kim YB,Lee DS,Cha J

更新日期：2017-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous work using Mokken scaling analysis with the SF-36 has found subscales appearing to show excellent Mokken scaling properties. However, the values of scalability of the subscales are very large, raising the possibility that these are artificially high and this may result from violations of local stoch...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Watson R,Wang W,Thompson DR

更新日期：2014-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral palsy (CP) patients have motor limitations that can affect functionality and abilities for activities of daily living (ADL). Health related quality of life and health status instruments validated to be applied to these patients do not directly approach the concepts of functionality or ADL. The Child...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Morales NM,Funayama CA,Rangel VO,Frontarolli AC,Araújo RR,Pinto RM,Rezende CH,Silva CH

更新日期：2008-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Seasonal changes in mood and behavior are common in a general population, being of relevance to public health. We wanted to analyze whether the HRQoL is associated with the seasonal changes in mood and behavior. Because the shortage of exposure to daylight or artificial bright light has been linked to the occ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Grimaldi S,Partonen T,Saarni SI,Aromaa A,Lönnqvist J

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies in quality of life (QOL) in individuals with disorders/differences of sex development (DSD) have been restricted to subpopulations of the condition. We describe QOL in adult persons with DSD compared to country specific references and assess the impact of diagnosis. METHODS:The multicentre ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Rapp M,Mueller-Godeffroy E,Lee P,Roehle R,Kreukels BPC,Köhler B,Nordenström A,Bouvattier C,Thyen U,dsd-LIFE group.

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC) such as dabigatran, when compared to warfarin, have been shown to potentially reduce the risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) together with lower healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and similar total costs. This study expands on previous ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Reynolds SL,Ghate SR,Sheer R,Gandhi PK,Moretz C,Wang C,Sander S,Costantino ME,Annavarapu S,Andrews G

更新日期：2017-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Child-OIDP for use among children in the UK and report on the prevalence of oral impacts in a sample of schoolchildren in Westminster. METHODS:Children aged 10-11 years in the final year of primary school (year 6) were selected from seven schools where annual s...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Yusuf H,Gherunpong S,Sheiham A,Tsakos G

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although multiple language versions of health-related quality of life instruments are often used interchangeably in clinical research, the measurement equivalence of these versions (especially using alphabet vs pictogram-based languages) has rarely been assessed. We therefore investigated the measurement equ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Luo N,Chew LH,Fong KY,Koh DR,Ng SC,Yoon KH,Vasoo S,Li SC,Thumboo J

更新日期：2003-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the association between diabetes and health related quality of life (HRQL) in lower-middle income countries. This study aimed to investigate HRQL among individuals with and without diabetes in Bangladesh. METHODS:The analysis is based on data of a case-control study, including 591 pati...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Safita N,Islam SM,Chow CK,Niessen L,Lechner A,Holle R,Laxy M

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:NAFLD impacts patient reported outcomes (PROs). Our aim was to assess the impact of NAFLD on patients' HRQOL. METHODS:National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2011 data were used to identify adult patients with NAFLD [Fatty Liver Index (FLI) > 60 in absence of other liver disease and e...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Golabi P,Otgonsuren M,Cable R,Felix S,Koenig A,Sayiner M,Younossi ZM

更新日期：2016-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While there are many published studies on HIV and functional limitations, there are few in the context of early abuse and its impact on functionality and Quality of Life (QoL) in HIV. METHODS:The present study focused on HIV in the context of childhood trauma and its impact on functionality and Quality of L...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Troeman ZC,Spies G,Cherner M,Archibald SL,Fennema-Notestine C,Theilmann RJ,Spottiswoode B,Stein DJ,Seedat S

更新日期：2011-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to estimate utilities for cancer studies where the EQ-5D was not used, the EORTC QLQ-C30 can be used to estimate EQ-5D using existing mapping algorithms. Several mapping algorithms exist for this transformation, however, algorithms tend to lose accuracy in patients in poor health states. The aim of ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Arnold DT,Rowen D,Versteegh MM,Morley A,Hooper CE,Maskell NA

更新日期：2015-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are confronted with reduced daily activities (DA) and reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL) caused by dyspnea and systemic effects such as skeletal muscle dysfunction and co-morbidities. To understand the complexity of living with COPD, it is imp...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Weldam SW,Lammers JW,Decates RL,Schuurmans MJ

更新日期：2013-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients with cancer experience depression and anxiety, and an associated decrease in quality of life (QOL) during radiation therapy (RT). The main objective of the study was to determine the benefits of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients who received RT. METHODS:Patients with cancer (n = 1...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Guo Z,Tang HY,Li H,Tan SK,Feng KH,Huang YC,Bu Q,Jiang W

更新日期：2013-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poststroke fatigue is a persistent and distressing symptom among stroke survivors. In this study, we investigated the reliability and validity of a vertical numerical rating scale supplemented with a faces rating scale (NRS-FRS) in measuring poststroke fatigue. METHODS:The fatigue intensity of 106 individua...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Chuang LL,Lin KC,Hsu AL,Wu CY,Chang KC,Li YC,Chen YL

更新日期：2015-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study aimed to determine the effect of demographic characteristics, occupation, anthropometric indices, and leisure-time physical activity levels on coronary risk and health-related quality of life among military police officers from the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. METHODS:The sample included ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： da Silva FC,Hernandez SS,Arancibia BA,Castro TL,Filho PJ,da Silva R

更新日期：2014-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives of the study were to develop web-based Spanish and Catalan versions of the EQ-5D-Y, and to compare scores and psychometric properties with the paper version. METHODS:Web-based and paper versions of EQ-5D-Y were included in a cross-sectional study in Palafolls (Barcelona), Spain and administer...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Robles N,Rajmil L,Rodriguez-Arjona D,Azuara M,Codina F,Raat H,Ravens-Sieberer U,Herdman M

更新日期：2015-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little robust evidence relating to changes in health related quality of life (HRQL) in morbidly obese patients following a multidisciplinary non-surgical weight loss program or laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). The aim of the present study was to describe and compare changes in five dime...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Karlsen TI,Lund RS,Røislien J,Tonstad S,Natvig GK,Sandbu R,Hjelmesæth J

更新日期：2013-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Well-being Questionnaire (W-BQ) was designed to measure psychological well-being in people with diabetes. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version and a short form of the W-BQ. METHODS:A linguistic validation process produced a preliminary Japanese version of the 22-item W-BQ, which was distribute...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Riazi A,Bradley C,Barendse S,Ishii H

更新日期：2006-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) assesses what change on a measurement tool can be considered minimal clinically relevant. Although the recall period can influence questionnaire scores, it is unclear if it influences the MCID. This study is the first to examine longitudinally the impact of ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Alma HJ,de Jong C,Jelusic D,Wittmann M,Schuler M,Kollen BJ,Sanderman R,Schultz K,Kocks JWH,Van der Molen T

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory musculoskeletal disease, manifesting as peripheral arthritis, enthesitis, dactylitis, spondylitis, and skin and nail psoriasis. A core set of domains for measuring the impact of PsA has been developed, including pain, patient global assessme...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Coates LC,Orbai AM,Azevedo VF,Cappelleri JC,Steinberg K,Lippe R,Lim I,Eder L,Richette P,Weng MY,Queiro Silva R,Fallon L

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone metastases are a common painful and debilitating consequence of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CPRC). Bone pain may predict patients' prognosis and there is a need to further explore CRPC patients' experiences of bone pain in the overall context of disease pathology. Due to the subjective nature ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Gater A,Abetz-Webb L,Battersby C,Parasuraman B,McIntosh S,Nathan F,Piault EC

更新日期：2011-10-12 00:00:00