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The first stage of developing preference-based measures: constructing a health-state classification using Rasch analysis

Auteurs: Tracey Young, Yaling Yang, John E. Brazier, Aki Tsuchiya, Karin Coyne

Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research | Uitgave 2/2009

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Abstract

Objective

To set out the methodological process for using Rasch analysis alongside classical psychometric methods in the development of a health-state classification that is amenable to valuation.

Methods

The overactive bladder questionnaire is used to illustrate a five step process for deriving a reduced health-state classification from an existing non-preference-based health-related quality-of-life instrument. Step I uses factor analysis to establish instrument dimensions, step II excludes items that do not meet the initial validation process and step III uses criteria based on Rasch analysis and other psychometric testing to select the final items for the health-state classification. In step IV, item levels are examined and Rasch analysis is used to explore the possibility of reducing the number of item levels. Step V repeats steps I–IV on alternative data sets in order to validate the selection of items for the health-state classification.

Results

The techniques described enable the construction of a five-dimension health-state classification, the OAB-5D, amenable to valuation tasks that will allow the derivation of preference weights.

Conclusions

The health-related quality of life of patients with conditions like overactive bladder can be valued and quality adjustment weights estimated for calculation of quality-adjusted life years.
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Titel
The first stage of developing preference-based measures: constructing a health-state classification using Rasch analysis
Auteurs
Tracey Young
Yaling Yang
John E. Brazier
Aki Tsuchiya
Karin Coyne
Publicatiedatum
01-03-2009
Uitgeverij
Springer Netherlands
Gepubliceerd in
Quality of Life Research / Uitgave 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-008-9428-0