Ellen B M Elsman, Lidwine B Mokkink, Martin Offringa
{"title":"Response to letters from the ISOQOL SIGs regarding PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024.","authors":"Ellen B M Elsman, Lidwine B Mokkink, Martin Offringa","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03869-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03869-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142786755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carrie R Houts, Andrea Savord, Molly J Gardner, Maria Mattera, John Devin Peipert, Trishala Agrawal, Mahadi Baig, Praveen Barala, Joshua Bauml, Brooke Diorio, Angela Girvin, Jan Sermon, Sujay Shah, Monica Withelder, Honeylet Wortman-Vayn, Julia Schuchard
{"title":"Patient-reported outcomes in non-small cell lung cancer: psychometric evaluation of the PROMIS PF-SF 8c and NSCLC-SAQ in two phase 3 clinical trials.","authors":"Carrie R Houts, Andrea Savord, Molly J Gardner, Maria Mattera, John Devin Peipert, Trishala Agrawal, Mahadi Baig, Praveen Barala, Joshua Bauml, Brooke Diorio, Angela Girvin, Jan Sermon, Sujay Shah, Monica Withelder, Honeylet Wortman-Vayn, Julia Schuchard","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03846-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03846-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Physical functioning and symptom severity are important factors in the experience of people with living with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study evaluates the reliability, validity, and meaningful within-person change (MWPC) thresholds of 2 patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in NSCLC: the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Physical Function (PF) short form (SF) 8c and the Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptom Assessment Questionnaire (NSCLC-SAQ).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data came from 2 Phase 3 clinical trials among people living with NSCLC. PROMIS PF-SF analyses included data from 300 participants in the PAPILLON trial, and NSCLC-SAQ analyses included 615 participants in the MARIPOSA 2 trial. Prespecified expected relationships between target PRO measures and relevant study variables were used to evaluate validity evidence. Additionally, MWPC thresholds were estimated using anchor- and distribution-based analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both PRO measures exhibited adequate internal consistency for clinical trial use. All examined correlations with reference variables and score differences between clinically meaningful groups conformed to expectations for both measures. Estimated thresholds for meaningful worsening were a decrease of 6-7 points on the PROMIS PF-SF and an increase of 2-3 points on NSCLC-SAQ.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study is the first to examine longitudinal measurement properties of PROMIS PF-SF and investigates thresholds for meaningful change on the PROMIS PF-SF and NSCLC-SAQ measures. Results support the validity of these measures in NSCLC and aid the interpretation of clinically meaningful change in scores over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142786740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024: response from ISOQOL's child health special interest group.","authors":"Harpreet Chhina, Sumedh Bele, Zephanie Tyack","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03801-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03801-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142786749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physical activity, and improvement in health-related quality of life among Australian middle-aged and older adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus.","authors":"Addisu Shunu Beyene, Hirbo Shore Roba, Tolassa Wakayo Ushula, Syed Afroz Keramat","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03865-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03865-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Physical inactivity is a major global public health concern and a recognized risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the relationship between physical activity and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with T2DM using longitudinal data remains underexplored. We aim to identify the improvement in HRQOL associated with physical activity in Australian middle-aged and older adults using population-based longitudinal data.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data for this study were drawn from waves 9, 13, 17, and 21 of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. We constructed an unbalanced panel consisting of 2,472 person-year observations from 1,270 unique individuals living with T2DM. We used a random effects Generalized Least Squares (GLS) model to examine the relationship between physical activity and HRQOL in people with T2DM.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The regression results showed that physical activity is positively associated with physical component summary (PCS), mental components summary (MCS), and health state utility value (SF-6D). People with T2DM engaging in physical activity less than once or 1 or 2 times per week had a higher mean score for PCS (β = 4.28, 95% CI: 3.38, 5.17), MCS (β = 2.36, 95% CI: 1.38, 3.34), and SF-6D utility value (β = 0.04, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.05) than their counterparts engaged in no physical activity. Similarly, engaging in physical activity three times daily per week had a further elevated mean score for PCS (β = 6.65, 95% CI : 5.72, 7.60), MCS (β = 3.75, 95% CI: 2.71, 4.79), and SF-6D utility value (β = 0.07, 95% CI: 0.06, 0.08).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results showed that physical activity is positively associated with improved HRQOL among people with T2DM. Public health initiatives should prioritize health education and community programs to promote physical activity across all demographics to enhance HRQOL in people living with T2DM.</p>","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142786744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Theresa Coles, Kate Plyler, Alexy Hernandez, Rebecca Fillipo, Debra M Henke, Cara Arizmendi, C Rory Goodwin, Thomas W LeBlanc, Sandhya Lagoo-Deenadayalan, Bryce B Reeve, Kevin P Weinfurt
{"title":"Recalling what we thought we knew about recall periods: a qualitative descriptive study of how adults diagnosed with cancer use recall periods for patient-reported outcome items about physical function.","authors":"Theresa Coles, Kate Plyler, Alexy Hernandez, Rebecca Fillipo, Debra M Henke, Cara Arizmendi, C Rory Goodwin, Thomas W LeBlanc, Sandhya Lagoo-Deenadayalan, Bryce B Reeve, Kevin P Weinfurt","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03847-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03847-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In cancer studies, assessment of patients' physical function can provide insight into cancer-related symptoms and the side effects of treatment. Physical function can be assessed using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), which may or may not include a recall period-the amount of time the questionnaire asks the respondent to think back to answer the questions. More understanding is needed about how patients interpret and respond to items posed with different recall periods, and which recall period they actually use.</p><p><strong>Study design and setting: </strong>We conducted a qualitative study with 72 adults diagnosed with cancer to describe response processes when answering PROM items about physical function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When describing their physical function during concept elicitation interviews, most participants recalled their functioning over 1 month or more. When presented with PROM items with no recall period, the most used period was more than 4 weeks. When presented with a 7-day recall, the most used period was 7 days. However, almost 30% of responses used recall periods greater than 1 week.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Including a 7-day recall period improves recall consistency for patients when answering physical function PROM items, but there is still room for improvement. The inaccuracy of recall for PROMs in clinical trials influences the ability to calculate the change in treatment outcomes over time and may conceal or emphasize actual treatment effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhiwei Liu, Dandan Xiang, Song Ge, Yongxia Mei, Zhenxiang Zhang, Suyan Chen, Erfeng Guo, Xin Li
{"title":"Trajectories of dyadic quality of life in young to middle-aged stroke couples: a longitudinal study.","authors":"Zhiwei Liu, Dandan Xiang, Song Ge, Yongxia Mei, Zhenxiang Zhang, Suyan Chen, Erfeng Guo, Xin Li","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03839-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03839-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study utilized a group-based dual-trajectory model to identify distinct dyadic quality of life (QoL) trajectories among young to middle-aged stroke couples and to analyze the predictive factors influencing these trajectories.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A longitudinal study was conducted with 168 young to middle-aged stroke couples. Assessments at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months post-discharge included patients' functional recovery (modified Rankin Scale) and stroke couples' depression, anxiety, stress, benefit finding, social support, couple relationship, and QoL (12-item short-form health scale). Dyadic QoL trajectories were identified using a group-based dual-trajectory model. Stepwise logistic regression was employed to identify the predictors of the trajectory groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three subgroups of dyadic physical QoL trajectories were distinguished: \"patients low increase-spouses moderate physical QoL\" (15.4%), \"patients moderate increase-spouses moderate physical QoL\" (74.0%), and \"patients moderate increase-spouses high physical QoL\" (10.6%). Two subgroups of dyadic mental QoL trajectories were distinguished: \"dyadic low increase mental QoL\" (15.9%), and \"dyadic high increase mental QoL\" (84.1%). The trajectory groups were influenced by the patient's sex, functional recovery, depression, and the spouse's mutuality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The group-based dual-trajectory model facilitates the identification of distinct dyadic QoL trajectories among stroke couples. These findings provide valuable insights for developing targeted interventions aimed at improving their QoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marina Zeldovich, Leonie Krol, Inga K Koerte, Katrin Cunitz, Matthias Kieslich, Marlene Henrich, Knut Brockmann, Anna Buchheim, Michael Lendt, Christian Auer, Axel Neu, Joenna Driemeyer, Ulrike Wartemann, Claudius Thomé, Daniel Pinggera, Steffen Berweck, Michaela V Bonfert, Joachim Suss, Holger Muehlan, Nicole von Steinbuechel
{"title":"Correction: A short scale to measure health-related quality of life after traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents (QOLIBRI-OS-KID/ADO): psychometric properties and German reference values.","authors":"Marina Zeldovich, Leonie Krol, Inga K Koerte, Katrin Cunitz, Matthias Kieslich, Marlene Henrich, Knut Brockmann, Anna Buchheim, Michael Lendt, Christian Auer, Axel Neu, Joenna Driemeyer, Ulrike Wartemann, Claudius Thomé, Daniel Pinggera, Steffen Berweck, Michaela V Bonfert, Joachim Suss, Holger Muehlan, Nicole von Steinbuechel","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03845-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03845-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cognitive interviewing for assessing the content validity of older-person specific outcome measures for quality assessment and economic evaluation: a scoping review.","authors":"Kiri Lay, Claire Hutchinson, Jia Song, Rachel Milte, Jyoti Khadka, Julie Ratcliffe","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03849-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03849-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Older people (aged ≥ 65 years) are significant users of health and social care systems. However, many outcome measures for quality assessment and economic evaluation lack content validation for this population. Cognitive interviews are a key approach for generating content validity evidence. This systematic scoping review aimed to synthesise evidence on cognitive interviewing practices with older adults, including those with cognitive impairment and dementia, to determine the content validity of outcome measures used with these populations in health and social care settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search was conducted across five databases, and results were uploaded to Covidence review management software. Two researchers performed screening and data extraction using a custom template. The initial search identified 8814 articles. After removing duplicates and conducting title and abstract screening, 105 articles remained. Full-text screening excluded 86 references, resulting in 19 included articles.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Studies utilised various cognitive interviewing approaches, predominantly concurrent think-aloud combined with verbal probing. Inductive analysis based on Tourangeau's four-stage response model was commonly used for analysing verbal protocol data. Only one in four included studies indicated any allowances to alleviate cognitive burden for older participants. There was limited involvement of older people with cognitive impairment and dementia, but studies including these populations reported several modifications enhancing meaningful inclusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142770954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chao Xu, Jie Wei, Liang Li, Shuxin Yao, Xiaofeng Chang, Jianbing Ma, Lei Shang
{"title":"A multi-phase approach for developing a conceptual model and preliminary content for patient-reported outcome measurement in TKA patients: from a Chinese perspective.","authors":"Chao Xu, Jie Wei, Liang Li, Shuxin Yao, Xiaofeng Chang, Jianbing Ma, Lei Shang","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03850-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03850-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are being used more frequently in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). By utilizing high-quality scales, surgeons can achieve a more comprehensive and accurate evaluation of the effectiveness of TKA surgery. Currently, there is no widely accepted conceptual model for TKA PROMs. The objective of this study is to fill this gap by developing a conceptual model and preliminary content for a PROM that is specifically designed for TKA patients in mainland China.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study design consisted of three stages: (1) a targeted literature review followed by the formation of a conceptual model pool; (2) qualitative data collection involving experts and patients, leading to the development of the preliminary Chinese TKA PROM (CTP); and (3) review of the CTP by experts using the Delphi method, along with cognitive debriefing interviews with patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>64 patients and 28 experts took part in this study. The conceptual model focused on six key concepts: pain, symptom, function, quality of life, expectation, and satisfaction. To match the model, the authors developed a total of 35 items.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A conceptual model and preliminary content for CTP was developed with substantial participation from patients and a multidisciplinary group of experts. The integration of patient and clinical perspectives ensured a comprehensive representation of all relevant disease experiences and the focus of clinical practice. With further refinement through psychometric testing, the CTP is positioned to provide a standardized, comprehensive measure for research specific to Chinese TKA patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Quality of Life ResearchPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-09-21DOI: 10.1007/s11136-024-03777-y
Yingdong Han, Hong Di, Yibo Wang, Jiayi Yi, Yu Cao, Xinxin Han, Shuolin Wang, He Zhao, Yun Zhang, Xuejun Zeng
{"title":"Exploration of the association between new \"Life's Essential 8\" with hyperuricemia and gout among US adults.","authors":"Yingdong Han, Hong Di, Yibo Wang, Jiayi Yi, Yu Cao, Xinxin Han, Shuolin Wang, He Zhao, Yun Zhang, Xuejun Zeng","doi":"10.1007/s11136-024-03777-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11136-024-03777-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Previous researches have reported the relationship between uric acid and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to investigate the association of Life's Essential 8, a recently updated measurement of cardiovascular health, with the prevalence of hyperuricemia (HUA) and gout among US adults. Additionally, we also explored the relationship between LE8 and all-cause mortality among patients with HUA or gout.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2007-2016 were involved in this study. LE8 score was categorized into low, moderate, high CVH groups according to American Heart Association definitions. Multivariable logistic regression and cox regression analyses, restricted cubic spline models, subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis were used to explore the associations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 23,619 adult participants were included in this study, which included 4,775 hyperuricemia patients and 1,055 gout patients. Among all participants, the overall median LE8 score was 65.62 (21.25) and the prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout of were 20.2% and 4.5%, respectively. After fully adjusted the potential confounders, participants in high CVH group had a lower prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout compared with the low CVH group, with a OR (95%CI) of 0.50 (0.39-0.63) and 0.50 (0.30-0.82), respectively. The restricted cubic spline showed a significantly inverse relationship between LE8 and hyperuricemia and gout. Similar patterns were also identified in the association between LE8 scores and all-cause mortality in HUA and gout patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Higher LE8 scores are associated with lower risk and lower all-cause mortality of HUA and gout among US adults. Adherence to optimal CVH metrics may be an appropriate prevention and management strategy for reducing the socioeconomic burden of hyperuricemia and gout.</p>","PeriodicalId":20748,"journal":{"name":"Quality of Life Research","volume":" ","pages":"3351-3362"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11599414/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142293968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}