Validation and comparison of the health-related quality-of-life instruments EORTC QLQ-C30 and SF-36 in assessment of patients with chronic non-malignant pain

Research in Norway to validate the EORTC QLQ-C30 for use among patients with chronic non-malignant pain and to compare it with the SF-36. Instrument discrimination, sensitivity, consistency, construct validity, convergence between the 2, differences between the physical functioning and mental health...

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Published in:Journal of pain and symptom management 2007-12, Vol.34 (6), p.657-665
Main Authors: Fredheim, O, Borchgrevink, P, Saltnes, T
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Research in Norway to validate the EORTC QLQ-C30 for use among patients with chronic non-malignant pain and to compare it with the SF-36. Instrument discrimination, sensitivity, consistency, construct validity, convergence between the 2, differences between the physical functioning and mental health/emotional functioning scales and variance in the breadth of the symptoms addressed by each instrument were reported. [(BNI unique abstract)] 17 references
ISSN:0885-3924