Assessment of psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the oral anticoagulation knowledge test.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of multiple chronic conditions is associated with lower health related quality of life (HRQOL). Disease severity also influences HRQOL. To analyse the effects of all possible combinations of single diseases along with their severity on HRQOL seems cumbersome. Grouping diseases and their severity...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Fortin M,Dubois MF,Hudon C,Soubhi H,Almirall J

更新日期：2007-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychometric evidence is necessary to establish scientific integrity and clinical usefulness of translations and cultural adaptations of the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QoL) scale. However, the limited evidence on psychometrics of Yoruba version of SS-QoL 2.0 (SS-QoL(Y)) is a significant shortcoming....

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Odetunde MO,Akinpelu AO,Odole AC

更新日期：2017-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient reported outcome measurements (PROMs) are emerging as an important component of patient management in the cancer setting, providing broad perspectives on patients' quality of life and experience. The use of PROMs is, however, generally limited to the context of randomised control trials, as healthcar...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Moss MCL,Aggarwal A,Qureshi A,Taylor B,Guerrero-Urbano T,Van Hemelrijck M

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-reported limitations in physical function often have only weak associations with measured performance on physical tests, suggesting that factors other than performance commonly influence self-reports. We tested if personal or health characteristics influenced self-reported limitations in three tasks, co...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Louie GH,Ward MM

更新日期：2010-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although considerable progress has been made in the treatment of chronic kidney disease, compromised quality of life continues to be a significant problem for patients receiving hemodialysis (HD). However, in spite of the high prevalence of sleep complaints and disorders in this population, the relationship ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Parker KP,Kutner NG,Bliwise DL,Bailey JL,Rye DB

更新日期：2003-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic conditions could negatively affect the quality of life of older adults. This may be partially due to a relative lack of physical activity. We examined whether physical activity mediates the relationship between different chronic conditions and several health outcomes that are important to the quality...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Sawatzky R,Liu-Ambrose T,Miller WC,Marra CA

更新日期：2007-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measuring quality of life (QOL) in a population is important for the predictions of health and social care needs. In Pakistan, health related quality of life data exist but there are no quality of life data of general population. In this study, quality of life was assessed among the Pakistani general populat...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Lodhi FS,Montazeri A,Nedjat S,Mahmoodi M,Farooq U,Yaseri M,Kasaeian A,Holakouie-Naieni K

更新日期：2019-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People suffering different types of stroke have differing demographic characteristics and survival. However, current estimates of disease burden are based on the same underlying assumptions irrespective of stroke type. We hypothesized that average Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) lost from stroke would be...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Cadilhac DA,Dewey HM,Vos T,Carter R,Thrift AG

更新日期：2010-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the absence of a French health-related quality of life (QOL) instrument for renal transplant recipients (RTR), we developed a self-administered questionnaire: the ReTransQol (RTQ). METHODS:This questionnaire was developed using classical methodology in the following three phases over a two-year period: I...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Gentile S,Jouve E,Dussol B,Moal V,Berland Y,Sambuc R

更新日期：2008-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-reported outcome measures have become a well-recognised part of outcome assessment in orthopaedic surgery. These questionnaires claim to measure joint-specific dimensions like pain, function in activities of daily living, joint awareness or stiffness. Interference of the patient's psychological statu...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Giesinger JM,Kuster MS,Behrend H,Giesinger K

更新日期：2013-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have previously reported that higher patient satisfaction (PS) with service quality is associated with favorable survival outcomes in a variety of cancers. However, we argued that patients with greater satisfaction might be the ones with better self-rated health (SRH), a recognized predictor of cancer sur...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Gupta D,Patel K,Lis CG

更新日期：2015-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Eye Allergy Patient Impact Questionnaire (EAPIQ) was developed based on a pilot study conducted in the US and focus groups with eye allergy sufferers in Europe. The purpose of this study was to present the results of the psychometric validation of the EAPIQ. METHODS:One hundred forty six patients from t...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Alexander M,Berger W,Buchholz P,Walt J,Burk C,Lee J,Arbuckle R,Abetz L

更新日期：2005-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is limited data examining the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and health related quality of life (HRQOL) in healthy young adults. We examined the association between CRF and the HRQOL Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores in apparently healthy ma...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Sloan RA,Sawada SS,Martin CK,Church T,Blair SN

更新日期：2009-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to validate the Chinese version of the Reynolds' Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ) in a Chinese society and explore a convenient short version. METHODS:A sample of 711 cases was derived from two territory-wide surveys of Hong Kong adolescents aged between 15 and 19 years old. RESULTS:Th...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Zhang Y,Yip PS,Fu KW

更新日期：2014-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The PedsQL Measurement Model was designed to measure health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents. The PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales were developed to be integrated with the PedsQL Disease-Specific Modules. The newly developed PedsQL Family Impact Module was designed to measure the imp...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Varni JW,Sherman SA,Burwinkle TM,Dickinson PE,Dixon P

更新日期：2004-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evolution of technology in healthcare has increased the health care's costs and, the universal healthcare systems, in developed countries, need to ensure proper allocation of resources. Thus, the major issue is assessing the effectiveness of new medical technologies. The evaluation of quality of life in ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Ragusa R,Bertino G,Bruno A,Frazzetto E,Cicciu F,Giorgianni G,Lupo L

更新日期：2018-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to identify factors associated with health related quality of life (HRQOL) through a comprehensive analysis of sociodemographic and clinical variables among a representative sample size of renal transplant recipients (RTR) in France. METHODS:A cross-sectional multicenter study was carried ou...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Gentile S,Beauger D,Speyer E,Jouve E,Dussol B,Jacquelinet C,Briançon S

更新日期：2013-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intensive care patients have, both before and after the ICU stay, a health-related quality of life (HRQOL) that differs from that of the normal population. Studies have described changes in HRQOL in the period from before the ICU stay and up to 12 months after. The aim of this study was to investigate possib...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Kvale R,Flaatten H

更新日期：2003-03-24 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：BACKGROUND:Most studies report that being parents of a child with cancer is a stressful experience, but these have tended to focus on mothers and few have included both parents. Moreover, studies have focussed on families in Western countries and none have been published examining the psychological outcomes for parents...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Masa'Deh R,Collier J,Hall C

更新日期：2012-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) can affect importantly patients' quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the laparoscopic management of DIE on QOL after six months from treatment. METHODS:It is a prospective cohort study. In a tertiary care university hospital, betwee...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Mabrouk M,Montanari G,Guerrini M,Villa G,Solfrini S,Vicenzi C,Mignemi G,Zannoni L,Frasca C,Di Donato N,Facchini C,Del Forno S,Geraci E,Ferrini G,Raimondo D,Alvisi S,Seracchioli R

更新日期：2011-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proxy respondent-someone who assists the intended respondent or responds on their behalf-are widely applied in the measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, proxies may not provide the same responses as the intended respondents, which may bias the findings. OBJECTIVES:To determine wheth...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Liang Y,Che T,Zhang H,Shang L,Zhang Y,Xu Y,Guo L,Tan Z

更新日期：2020-03-18 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：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:The purpose of the study was to determine whether the Persian version of the KIDSCREEN-27 has the optimal number of response category to measure health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents. Moreover, we aimed to determine if all the items contributed adequately to their own domain. FI...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Jafari P,Bagheri Z,Safe M

更新日期：2012-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combining outcomes and the use of standardized effect measures such as effect size and standardized response mean across instruments allows more comprehensive meta-analyses and should avoid selection bias. However, such analysis ideally requires that the instruments correlate strongly and that the underlying...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Puhan MA,Soesilo I,Guyatt GH,Schünemann HJ

更新日期：2006-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures explore multiple domains of HRQL. To ease administration, burden, and implementation, we created a 7-item unidimensional global HRQL scale for children. This paper evaluates the psychometric properties of the global HRQL scale in children undergoing he...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Rodday AM,Terrin N,Parsons SK,Journeys to Recovery Study.,HSCT-CHESS™ Study.

更新日期：2013-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single cardio-metabolic risk factors are each known modifiable risk factors for adverse health and quality of life outcomes. Yet, evidence on the clustered effect of these parameters and the metabolic syndrome (MetS) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is still limited and mostly cross-sectional. The o...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Cerletti P,Keidel D,Imboden M,Schindler C,Probst-Hensch N

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous pediatric studies have observed a cross-informant variance in patient self-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) versus parent proxy-reported HRQoL. This study assessed in older children and adolescents with a variety of chronic pain conditions: 1) the consistency and agreement between ped...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Vetter TR,Bridgewater CL,McGwin G Jr

更新日期：2012-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) is inarguably one of the best-known instruments in the field of resilience assessment. However, the criteria for the psychometric quality of the instrument were based only on classical test theory. METHOD:The aim of this paper has focused on the calibration of ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Arias González VB,Crespo Sierra MT,Arias Martínez B,Martínez-Molina A,Ponce FP

更新日期：2015-09-23 00:00:00