| Reliability of the Thai version of SF-36 questionnaire for an evaluation of quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients in multiple sclerosis clinic at Siriraj Hospital. | |
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PMID: 21721432 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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BACKGROUND: To study the application, validity and reliability of a Thai version of SF-36 questionnaires in Thai multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. MATERIAL AND METHOD: An evaluation of quality of life using a Thai version of SF-36 was performed in 70 MS or clinical isolated syndrome (CIS) patients. Statistical analysis: Measurement of internal consistency was done by Cronbach's alpha coefficient and inter-item correlation; measurement of The test-retest reliability assessing consistency of the measure was done by Pearson correlation. RESULTS: There were 55 clinical definite MS patients, 12 laboratory-supported definite MS patients and 3 clinical-probable MS patients, according to Poser criteria. MS types were classified as PP-primary progressive MS(2), RR-relapsing remitting MS (59), SP-secondary progressive MS(3) and CIS(6). Internal consistency measured by Cronbach's Alpha exceeded 0.7 except social functions, which was 0.69. The item correlation coefficient ranged from 0.47-0.88. Reliability of test-retest all items determined by Pearson correlation was significant, ranging from 0.84-0.94. CONCLUSION: Thai version SF-36 questionnaire is reliable for the assessment of quality of life in Thai multiple sclerosis patients. |
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Naressak Laosanguanek; Thaddao Wiroteurairuang; Sasitorn Siritho; Naraporn Prayoonwiwat |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet Volume: 94 Suppl 1 ISSN: 0125-2208 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Assoc Thai Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-07-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507216 Medline TA: J Med Assoc Thai Country: Thailand |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S84-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Neurology Division, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. |
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