Abstract

The main aim of this pilot study was to test the 'construct' validity of Euroqol, a new generic health status instrument which consists of a questionnaire and visual analogue scale. Its ability to measure both current health status and change in health status was assessed in 55 patients with RA. The Euroqol questionnaire and visual analogue scales showed significant and clinically relevant correlations with other condition-specific instruments measuring loss of function, joint pain, joint tenderness and mood; change in these symptoms as measured by the condition-specific instruments was also predictive of change in Euroqol scores. Either component of the Euroqol instrument provide an index of current clinical status and these data provide preliminary evidence for the 'construct' validity of Euroqol in RA. Further work is needed to evaluate more fully the sensitivity of Euroqol to change over time.

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MedicineVisual analogue scalePhysical therapyConstruct validityRheumatoid arthritisQuality of life (healthcare)EQ-5DMoodPsychometricsCriterion validitySF-36Physical medicine and rehabilitationClinical psychologyInternal medicineHealth related quality of lifeDisease

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1994
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33
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7
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655-662
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229
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N P Hurst, Paresh Jobanputra, Maureen Hunter et al. (1994). VALIDITY OF EUROQOL—A GENERIC HEALTH STATUS INSTRUMENT—IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. Lara D. Veeken , 33 (7) , 655-662. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/33.7.655

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10.1093/rheumatology/33.7.655