Development of a brief, generic, modular resource-use measure (ModRUM): piloting with patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bespoke self-report resource-use measures (RUMs) are commonly developed or adapted for each new randomised controlled trial. Consequently, RUMs lack standardisation and validation is rarely conducted. A new generic RUM, ModRUM, has been developed using a rigorous process, including consultation with health economists and patients. ModRUM includes a concise core healthcare module, designed to be included in all trials, and depth-adding questions, which can replace or be added to core questions as needed. Modules covering other sectors are under development. The aim of this study was to test the acceptability, feasibility, and criterion and construct validity of the healthcare module of ModRUM.

Methods

Patients who had a recent appointment at their GP practice were

SUBMITTER: Garfield K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10503201 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature