Lowering missing item values in quality-of-life questionnaires: an interventional study

Missing item values (MIV) often occur in quality-of-life (QoL) questionnaires. This study aimed to examine whether the use of introductory exemplary questions reduces the number of MIV and what patient-related factors influence effectiveness of such a QoL form training.

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Main Authors: Müller-Bühl, Uwe (Author) , Franke, Bernhard (Author) , Krug, Katja (Author) , Engeser, Peter (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2011
In: International journal of public health
Year: 2011, Volume: 56, Pages: 63-69
ISSN:1661-8564
DOI:10.1007/s00038-009-0113-z
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-009-0113-z
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Author Notes:Uwe Müller-Bühl, Bernhard Franke, Katja Hermann, Peter Engeser
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Summary:Missing item values (MIV) often occur in quality-of-life (QoL) questionnaires. This study aimed to examine whether the use of introductory exemplary questions reduces the number of MIV and what patient-related factors influence effectiveness of such a QoL form training.
Item Description:First published online: 22 December 2009
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ISSN:1661-8564
DOI:10.1007/s00038-009-0113-z