The integration of mixed methods data to develop the quality of life - aged care consumers (QOL-ACC) instrument.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This paper describes the collection and integration of mixed methods data to facilitate the final selection of items for the Quality of Life - Aged Care Consumers (QOL-ACC) instrument. The aim of the wider project is to develop a preference-based quality of life instrument that can be used for quality assessment and economic evaluation. Older people have been involved at every stage of the development of the QOL-ACC to ensure that the final instrument captures their perspectives and preferences.

Methods

Mixed methods data was collected on draft items for the QOL-ACC instrument across six key quality of life dimensions (mobility, pain management, emotional well-being, independence, social connections, and activities). Qualitative face validity data was collected fr

SUBMITTER: Hutchinson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8672336 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature