Validity of PROMIS physical function measured in diverse clinical samples.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the validity of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function measures using longitudinal data collected in six chronic health conditions.

Study design and setting

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), major depressive disorder (MDD), back pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic heart failure (CHF), and cancer completed the PROMIS Physical Function computerized adaptive test or fixed-length short form at baseline and at the end of clinically relevant follow-up intervals. Anchor items were also administered to assess change in physical function and general health. Linear mixed-effects models and standardized response means were estimated at baseline and follow-up.

Results

A total

SUBMITTER: Schalet BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4968197 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature