Rasch analysis of the WHOQOL-BREF in post polio syndrome
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Rasch analysis of the WHOQOL-BREF in post polio syndrome.
OBJECTIVE The World Health Organisation quality of life abbreviated scale (WHOQOL-BREF) was developed as a measure of quality of life across 4 separate health domains; physical health, psychological, social relationships and environment. This study evaluated the validity of the WHOQOL-BREF in post-polio syndrome by testing it for fit against the Rasch model. RESULTS The scale was posted to 31...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1650-1977
DOI: 10.2340/16501977-1186