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Health Status Instruments, Measurement Properties of

  • Qoltech
  • McMaster University

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Abstract

In this article, we present the key measurement properties necessary for a useful health status instrument. These instruments can measure health status at a moment in time to differentiate between individuals (discriminative instruments) or they can measure change over time (evaluative instruments). We describe how investigators establish validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of a health status measure. Furthermore, we describe advantages and disadvantages of various administration methods for health status measures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Biostatistics
Subtitle of host publicationArmitage Enc Biostats 2e
Publisherwiley
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780470011812
ISBN (Print)9780470849071
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2006

Keywords

  • health status
  • minimal important difference
  • questionnaire administration

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