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Validation of the SF-36 in patients with endometriosis
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| Author | Kreif, Noemi Wasiak, Radek Colligs, Antje Stull, Donald E. Raluy, Mireia Gerlinger, Christoph Seitz, Christian |
| Abstract | Objectives Endometriosis presents with significant pain as the most common symptom. Generic health measures can allow comparisons across diseases or populations. However, the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36) has not been validated for this disease. The goal of this study was to validate the SF-36 (version 2) for endometriosis. Methods Using data from two clinical trials (N = 252 and 198) of treatment for endometriosis, a full complement of psychometric analyses was performed. Additional instruments included a pain visual analog scale (VAS); a physician-completed questionnaire based on patient interview (modified Biberoglu and Behrman—B&B); clinical global impression of change (CGI-C); and patient satisfaction with treatment. Results Bodily pain (BP) and the Physical Component Summary Score (PCS) were correlated with the pain VAS at baseline and over time and the B&B at baseline and end of study. In addition, those who had the greatest change in BP and PCS also reported the greatest change on CGI-C and patient satisfaction with treatment. Other subscales showed smaller, but significant, correlations with change in the pain VAS, CGI-C, and patient satisfaction with treatment. Conclusions The SF-36—particularly BP and the PCS—appears to be a valid and responsive measure for endometriosis and its treatment. |
| Starting Page | 103 |
| Ending Page | 117 |
| File Format | HTM / HTML |
| ISSN | 09629343 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11136-013-0442-5 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Journal | Quality of Life Research |
| Volume Number | 23 |
| e-ISSN | 15732649 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Publisher Date | 2013-07-13 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Endometriosis Health-related quality of life Sf-36 Psychometric validation |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health |
