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Re-evaluating a vision-related quality of life questionnaire with item response theory (IRT) and differential item functioning (DIF) analyses.

Source :
BMC Medical Research Methodology; 2011, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p125-134, 10p, 3 Charts, 7 Graphs
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents information on a study which tests some essential psychometric properties of the Low Vision Quality Of Life (LVQOL) questionnaire in an item response theory (IRT) model, along with evaluating differential item functioning (DIF). It used cross-sectional data from an observational study involving visually-impaired patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14712288
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMC Medical Research Methodology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66557734
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-11-125