Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Eosinophilic Esophagitis Questionnaire (Peds QL-EoE Module ™).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Paediatric Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Module (PedsQL-EoE) was developed in English as a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with EoE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the PedsQL-EoE that was previously adapted to Spanish by our group.

Methods

This cross-sectional multicentre study was conducted in 36 paediatric gastroenterology units. Groups with and without dietary restrictions were studied separately. The PedsQL-EoE consists of 33 items divided into seven factors. Age-specific versions of the PedsQL-EoE were sent by e-mail to children and parents. Statistical analysis was used to study the questionnaire structure by means of exploratory factor analysis and interitem

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Martinez de Bartolome R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10717919 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature