Writing Health-Related Items for Rasch Models - Patient-Reported Outcome Scales for Health Sciences: From Medical Paternalism to Patient Autonomy

John Brodersen*, Lynda C. Doward, Hanne Thorsen, Stephen P. Mckenna

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Abstract

This chapter outlines the value of patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaires to our understanding of the impact of disease. It summarizes the different types of PROs, their required scaling and psychometric properties and their development. The most common PRO constructs used in clinical studies are measures of impairment (symptoms), activity limitations (functioning), participation restrictions, health status/health-related quality of life, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction. Underlying the quality of PROs is the need for a clear theoretical underpinning and the application of modern statistical techniques in their development - among which is the application of item response theory - especially the Rasch models. The development of new health-related items for Rasch models requires two fundamental processes: consideration of measurement issues and questionnaire development.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRasch Models in Health
Number of pages22
PublisherWiley
Publication date2013
Edition1
Pages281-302
Chapter5
ISBN (Print)9781848212220
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Clinical studies
  • Disease
  • Health sciences
  • Health-related items
  • Medicine
  • Patient-reported outcome (PRO)
  • Quality of life
  • Rasch models
  • Statistical techniques

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