1. Psychometric Properties of the Freiburg Life Quality Assessment for Wounds Among Burned Patients.
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Kaizer UAO, Alexandre NMC, São-João T, and Rodrigues RCM
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- Adult, Burns nursing, Female, Humans, Male, Reproducibility of Results, Surveys and Questionnaires, Burns psychology, Psychometrics, Quality of Life
- Abstract
Background and Purpose: Psychometric performance of quality of life (QoL) instruments must be evaluated prior to use. The Freiburg Life Quality Assessment for wounds (FLQA-w) emerged as one possible tool for burned patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of FLQA-w in this population., Methods: Composite reliability (CR) coefficients were estimated; convergent validity was assessed by Burns Specific Health Scale-Revised (BSHS-R), abbreviated QoL instrument (WHOQOL-BREF), and the visual analog scale; and responsiveness by comparing with the three visual analog scales., Results: CR coefficients of FLQA-w domains were suitable (0.72-0.88). Correlations were strong and negative (r = -.51 to -.76). Responsiveness was adequate-statistically significant changes were observed., Conclusions: The results indicate reliable, valid, and responsive psychometric performance of the FLQA-w among burned patients.
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- 2018
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