Developing item banks to measure three important domains of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Singapore.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:To develop separate item banks for three health domains of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) ranked as important by Singaporeans - physical functioning, social relationships, and positive mindset. METHODS:We adapted the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Qualitative Item Review protocol, with input and endorsement from laymen and experts from various relevant fields. Items were generated from 3 sources: 1) thematic analysis of focus groups and in-depth interviews for framework (n = 134 participants) and item(n = 52 participants) development, 2) instruments identified from a literature search (PubMed) of studies that developed or validated a HRQOL instrument among adults in Singapore, 3) a priori identified instruments of particular relevance. Items fro

SUBMITTER: Uy EJB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6941315 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature