The importance of rating scales in measuring patient-reported outcomes

The importance of rating scales in measuring patient-reported outcomes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A critical component that influences the measurement properties of a patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument is the rating scale. Yet, there is a lack of general consensus regarding optimal rating scale format, including aspects of...

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Main Authors: Khadka Jyoti, Gothwal Vijaya K, McAlinden Colm, Lamoureux Ecosse L, Pesudovs Konrad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
Patient reported outcomes
Rating scales
Response categories
Quality of life
Rasch analysis
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/10/1/80

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