Criteria for assessing the tools of disability outcomes research

Elena M. Andresen

doi:10.1053/apmr.2000.20619

Criteria for assessing the tools of disability outcomes research

Elena M. Andresen

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Abstract

To recommend instrument assessment criteria, deriving from psychometric textbooks and articles and disability and research experts, for reviewing and assessing surveys and questionnaires for disability outcomes research. Traditional criteria are recommended, including psychometric properties of validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change, as are newer statistical methods for assessing scaling properties, such as Rasch analysis. Special consideration is needed for generic instruments that may be poorly scaled for disability research. Pragmatic aspects of data collection, including acceptability and disability accommodation, also are recommended. (C) 2000 by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	S15-S20
Journal	Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume	81
Issue number	12 SUPPL. 2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/apmr.2000.20619
State	Published - 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Disabled persons
Outcome assessment (health care)
Rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

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