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eMSQOL-29: Prospective validation of the abbreviated, electronic version of MSQOL-54.
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Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) [Mult Scler] 2019 May; Vol. 25 (6), pp. 856-866. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 May 15. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background: We recently devised a shortened version of the 54-item Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life (MSQOL-54) in paper (MSQOL-29, consisting of 25 items forming 7 subscales and 4 single items, and one filter question for 3 'sexual function' items) and electronic format (eMSQOL-29).<br />Objectives: To prospectively assess eMSQOL-29 psychometric properties, acceptability/equivalence versus MSQOL-29.<br />Methods: Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients ( n = 623; Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) range 0.0-9.0) completed eMSQOL-29, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Functional Assessment of MS (FAMS), European Quality of life Five Dimensions-3L, and received EDSS and Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). Equivalence versus MSQOL-29 was assessed in 242 patients (randomized cross-over design).<br />Results: 'Sexual function' items were filtered out by 273 patients (47%). No multi-item scale had floor effect, while five had ceiling effect. Cronbach's alpha range was 0.88-0.90. Confirmatory factor analysis showed good overall fit and the two-factor solution for composite scores was confirmed. Criterion validity was sub-optimal for 'cognitive function' (vs SDMT, r = 0.25) and 'social function' (vs FAMS social function, r = 0.38). eMSQOL-29 equivalence was confirmed and its acceptability was good.<br />Conclusion: eMSQOL-29 showed good internal consistency, factor structure and no floor effect, while most subscales had some ceiling effect. Criterion validity was sub-optimal for two subscales. Equivalence and acceptability were good.
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1477-0970
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29761738
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458518774935