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[Computerized measurement for asthma-specific quality of life: comparison with a conventional paper-and-pencil questionnaire].
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing [J Korean Acad Nurs] 2009 Dec; Vol. 39 (6), pp. 781-7. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a computerized touch-screen version of the asthma-specific quality-of-life (cA-QOL) questionnaire against the conventional paper-and-pencil version (pA-QOL) for equivalence, time for completion, user preference, and ease of use.<br />Methods: A total of 261 patients were recruited. A randomized cross-over design was used. Patients in group A completed the cA-QOL first while waiting to see a physician, and completed the pA-QOL version after seeing the physician. Patients allocated in group B completed these questionnaires in the reverse order. The patients were asked questions about user preference and ease of use of the cA-QOL. The time taken to complete both versions of the questionnaire was measured.<br />Results: Weighted kappa coefficients of all items showed almost perfect agreement. The time required to complete the pA-QOL is faster than the time for cA-QOL. The patients who preferred the cA-QOL were 37.5%, while those who preferred the pA-QOL were 29.9%. Most patients reported that the cA-QOL was "easy" or "very easy" to complete.<br />Conclusion: The cA-QOL is the computerized equivalent of the pA-QOL. The findings herein demonstrate that the cA-QOL can be helpful to nurses in busy practices for assessing, collecting, and evaluating their patients' health related quality of life.
Details
- Language :
- Korean
- ISSN :
- 2005-3673
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20071891
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.6.781