Response processes for patients providing quantitative self-report data: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify factors that influence response processes for patients providing quantitative self-report data. Secondly, due to the lack of integrative and explanatory models in this area, to develop a model of patients' response processes that can guide what to look for when considering validity evidence and interpreting scores on individual items.

Methods

Participants (n = 13) were recruited from a specialized substance use disorder treatment clinic and interviewed while responding to items from a clinical feedback system implemented for routine outcome monitoring in that setting. The interview approach was based on cognitive interviewing. Data collection and analysis were inspired by a grounded theory approach.

Results

We identified several variables that in

SUBMITTER: Grindheim O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11541247 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature