Development of elderly quality of life index - EQOLI: theoretical-conceptual framework, chosen methodology, and relevant items generation
Clinics
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62(3): 279-288, June 2007. tab
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To describe the initial steps of the construction process of a quality of life evaluation instrument for the elderlythe theoretic-conceptual framework for the construct, Quality of Life in Old Age; the construction methodology; and the generation of relevant items.METHODS:
The first step was to conceptualize and define the construct, determining how much the elderly are able to perform of what they believe to be important in their lives and whether they are satisfied with what was possible to perform. The next step was to select and describe the construction methodology (the Clinical Impact Method) and the phase of generation of relevant items for the research object. The necessary procedures were delineated through a pilot study, which helped to establish all phases of the used methodology. The viability of the construction of the Quality of Life in Old Age evaluation instrument was demonstrated along with the needed adaptations.RESULTS:
From 1032 answers by older people, 138 relevant items for the construct were identified by the items generation process. The pilot study demonstrated the suitability of the application of the methodology and established modifications to the preliminary items list, resulting in a new 139-item list.DISCUSSION:
Now that the theoretical-conceptual framework of the construct as well as the construction methodology and the items generation are established, the next step will consist of administering the resulting list to a sample of elderly people for item reduction and distribution of items into dimensions.RESUMO
OBJETIVO:
Descrever os passos iniciais do processo de construção de um instrumento de avaliação de qualidade de vida de idosos a base teórico-conceitual do constructo Qualidade de Vida na Velhice, a metodologia escolhida para a construção e a geração dos itens relevantes.MÉTODOS:
O primeiro passo foi conceituar e definir o constructo, evidenciando o quanto os idosos realizam do que consideram importante para suas vidas e se estão satisfeitos com o que foi possível concretizar. O segundo, escolher e descrever a metodologia de construção (Método do Impacto Clínico) e a fase de geração de itens relevantes ao objeto de estudo. Através de estudo piloto, foram delineados os procedimentos necessários, estabelecendo-se todas as fases da metodologia. Demonstrou-se a viabilidade de seu emprego na construção de um instrumento de avaliação de qualidade de vida de idosos, com as adaptações necessárias.RESULTADOS:
A geração de itens selecionou, de 1032 respostas de idosos, 138 itens relevantes ao constructo. O estudo-piloto mostrou a viabilidade de aplicação da metodologia e estabeleceu modificações na lista preliminar de itens, resultando nova lista (139 itens). DISCUSSÃO Estabelecida a base teórico-conceitual do constructo e a metodologia de construção, selecionados os itens e realizado o piloto, a etapa seguinte consistirá em submeter a lista a uma amostra de idosos, para redução dos itens e distribuição em dimensões.
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Surveys and Questionnaires
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinics
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University Medical School/BR
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