The development and preliminary validation of a Preference-Based Stroke Index (PBSI).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is a key issue in disabling conditions like stroke. Unfortunately, HRQL is often difficult to quantify in a comprehensive measure that can be used in cost analyses. Preference-based HRQL measures meet this challenge. To date, there are no existing preference-based HRQL measure for stroke that could be used as an outcome in clinical and economic studies of stroke. The aim of this study was to develop the first stroke-specific health index, the Preference-based Stroke Index (PBSI).

Methods

The PBSI includes 10 items; walking, climbing stairs, physical activities/sports, recreational activities, work, driving, speech, memory, coping and self-esteem. Each item has a 3-point response scale. Items known to be impacted by a stroke we

SUBMITTER: Poissant L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC222917 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature