Reliability of Thai version of SF-36 questionnaire for the evaluation of quality of life in cardiac patients.
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| ID: sea-42640
ABSTRACT
Quality of life is an important measurement of medical outcomes. Reliability of a Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire has never been reported. The objective of this study was to determine the reliability of a Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire in cardiac patients. We developed a Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire and tested it in 212 cardiac patients. Reliability of the Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire was assessed by internal consistency using Cronbach's Alpha statistic and inter-item correlation. We demonstrated that Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of every aspect of QOL exceeded 0.7, and all inter-item correlation exceeded 0.4. In conclusion, the Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire is a valuable tool in assessing medical outcomes and medical research in Thai patients with cardiac disease. Whether it can be used in other diseases remains unknown.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
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Quality of Life
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Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Thailand
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Activities of Daily Living
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Reproducibility of Results
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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