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Using Rasch analysis to examine the distress thermometer’s cut-off scores among a mixed group of patients with cancer
The distress thermometer (DT) is commonly used in cancer care to improve detection of distress. The DT’s recommended cut-off score of 4 or 5 has typically been established using the Hospital Anxiety and Depres...
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Open AccessRasch analysis of the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (mini-MAC) among a heterogeneous sample of long-term cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study
The mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (mini-MAC) is a well-recognised, popular measure of co** in psycho-oncology and assesses five cancer-specific co** strategies. It has been suggested that these fi...
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Open AccessValidation of the Neurological Fatigue Index for stroke (NFI-Stroke)
Fatigue is a common symptom in Stroke. Several self-report scales are available to measure this debilitating symptom but concern has been expressed about their construct validity.
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Open AccessDevelopment of a patient reported outcome scale for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: The Neurological Fatigue Index (NFI-MS)
Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). Best-practice guidelines suggest that health services should repeatedly assess fatigue in persons with MS. Several fatigue scales are av...
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Open AccessRasch analysis of the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative neurological disease that causes impairments, including spasticity, pain, fatigue, and bladder dysfunction, which negatively impact on quality of life. The Multiple Sc...
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Open AccessMeasuring the impact and distress of osteoarthritis from the patients' perspective
To assess the internal construct validity of the Perceived Impact of Problem Profile (PIPP), a patient based outcome measure based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF...
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Deriving utility scores from the SF-36 health instrument using Rasch analysis
Utility scores for use in cost-utility analysis may be imputed from the SF-36 health instrument using various techniques, typically regression analysis. This paper explored imputation using partial credit Rasc...
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Open AccessMeasuring the impact of health problems among adults with limited mobility in Thailand: further validation of the Perceived Impact of Problem Profile
The Perceived Impact of Problem Profile (PIPP) was developed to provide a tool for measuring the impact of a health condition from the individual's perspective, using the ICF model as a framework. One of the a...
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Open AccessA longitudinal evaluation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale (CES-D) in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Population using Rasch Analysis
The aim of this study was to test the internal validity of the total Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) scale using Rasch analysis in a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) population.
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Open AccessImpact, distress and HRQoL among Malaysian men and women with a mobility impairment
Although non-communicable and chronic disease now accounts for 47% of the global burden of disease, little is known of the everyday experiences and social aspects of disability and disablement in middle and lo...
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Open AccessMeasuring the impact and distress of health problems from the individual's perspective: development of the Perceived Impact of Problem Profile (PIPP)
The aim of this study was to develop and conduct preliminary validation of the Perceived Impact of Problem Profile (PIPP). Based on the biopsychosocial model of health and functioning, the PIPP was intended as...
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Open AccessAssessment of the structure of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in musculoskeletal patients
Research suggests there is a high prevalence of anxiety and depression amongst patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, which can influence the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. It is therefore impo...
