Comparison of the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire (AS-20) with the Amblyopia and Strabismus Questionnaire (ASQE) among adults with strabismus who seek medical care in China

Comparison of the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire (AS-20) with the Amblyopia and Strabismus Questionnaire (ASQE) among adults with strabismus who seek medical care in China

BACKGROUND The impact of strabismus on visual function, self-image, self-esteem, and social interactions might decrease health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties and clinical applications of two strabismus-specific HRQoL questionnaires in the cultural context of China. METHODS The Chinese versions of the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Q...

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Author's response to reviews Title:Comparison of the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire (AS-20) with the Amblyopia and Strabismus Questionnaire (ASQE) among adults with strabismus in China Authors:

. Do you mean clinical utility? Response:Yes. As you said, “clinical applications” means “clinical utility”, applying the questionnaires in clinical settings. 3. Comment:(iii) Is “internal consistency reliability” a recognised term in questionnaire research description or one you have created? It seems at best awkward... Response:Like “test-retest reliability”, “internal consistency” is another...

Rasch Analysis of the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire (AS-20) among Chinese Adult Patients with Strabismus

BACKGROUND The impact of strabismus on visual function, self-image, self-esteem, and social interactions decrease health-related quality of life (HRQoL).The purpose of this study was to evaluate and refine the adult strabismus quality of life questionnaire (AS-20) by using Rasch analysis among Chinese adult patients with strabismus. METHODS We evaluated the fitness of the AS-20 with Rasch mod...

Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Amblyopia and Strabismus Questionnaire (ASQE)

BACKGROUND Strabismus and amblyopia are known to cause visual dysfunction, self-image disorders, difficulty in seeking employment and social and emotional barriers. These factors can have a serious and detrimental effect upon the patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Presently, a condition-specific questionnaire is not available for assessing the HRQOL in Chinese patients. This stud...