Rosalba Rosato1, Silvia Testa1, Antonio Bertolotto2, Francesco Scavelli2, Ambra M Giovannetti3, Paolo Confalonieri4, Francesco Patti5, Clara Grazia Chisari5, Alessandra Lugaresi6, Erika Pietrolongo6, Maria Grazia Grasso7, Ilaria Rossi7, Anna Toscano1, Barbara Loera1, Andrea Giordano8, Alessandra Solari9. 1. Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. 2. Regional Referral Multiple Sclerosis Centre (CReSM), University Hospital San Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano, Italy. 3. Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Foundation IRCCS Neurological Institute C. Besta, Milan, Italy/Department of Neuroimmunology and Neuromuscular Diseases, Foundation IRCCS Neurological Institute C. Besta, Milan, Italy. 4. Department of Neuroimmunology and Neuromuscular Diseases, Foundation IRCCS Neurological Institute C. Besta, Milan, Italy. 5. MS Centre, Neurology Clinic, University Hospital Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy. 6. Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy. 7. Multiple Sclerosis Unit, IRCCS S. Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy. 8. Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy/Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Foundation IRCCS Neurological Institute C. Besta, Milan, Italy. 9. Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Foundation IRCCS Neurological Institute C. Besta, Milan, Italy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We recently devised a shortened version of the 54-item Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life (MSQOL-54) in paper (MSQOL-29, consisting of 25 items forming 7 subscales and 4 single items, and one filter question for 3 'sexual function' items) and electronic format (eMSQOL-29). OBJECTIVES: To prospectively assess eMSQOL-29 psychometric properties, acceptability/equivalence versus MSQOL-29. METHODS:Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients ( n = 623; Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) range 0.0-9.0) completed eMSQOL-29, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Functional Assessment of MS (FAMS), European Quality of life Five Dimensions-3L, and received EDSS and Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). Equivalence versus MSQOL-29 was assessed in 242 patients (randomized cross-over design). RESULTS: 'Sexual function' items were filtered out by 273 patients (47%). No multi-item scale had floor effect, while five had ceiling effect. Cronbach's alpha range was 0.88-0.90. Confirmatory factor analysis showed good overall fit and the two-factor solution for composite scores was confirmed. Criterion validity was sub-optimal for 'cognitive function' (vs SDMT, r = 0.25) and 'social function' (vs FAMS social function, r = 0.38). eMSQOL-29 equivalence was confirmed and its acceptability was good. CONCLUSION: eMSQOL-29 showed good internal consistency, factor structure and no floor effect, while most subscales had some ceiling effect. Criterion validity was sub-optimal for two subscales. Equivalence and acceptability were good.
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BACKGROUND: We recently devised a shortened version of the 54-item Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life (MSQOL-54) in paper (MSQOL-29, consisting of 25 items forming 7 subscales and 4 single items, and one filter question for 3 'sexual function' items) and electronic format (eMSQOL-29). OBJECTIVES: To prospectively assess eMSQOL-29 psychometric properties, acceptability/equivalence versus MSQOL-29. METHODS:Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients ( n = 623; Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) range 0.0-9.0) completed eMSQOL-29, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Functional Assessment of MS (FAMS), European Quality of life Five Dimensions-3L, and received EDSS and Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). Equivalence versus MSQOL-29 was assessed in 242 patients (randomized cross-over design). RESULTS: 'Sexual function' items were filtered out by 273 patients (47%). No multi-item scale had floor effect, while five had ceiling effect. Cronbach's alpha range was 0.88-0.90. Confirmatory factor analysis showed good overall fit and the two-factor solution for composite scores was confirmed. Criterion validity was sub-optimal for 'cognitive function' (vs SDMT, r = 0.25) and 'social function' (vs FAMS social function, r = 0.38). eMSQOL-29 equivalence was confirmed and its acceptability was good. CONCLUSION: eMSQOL-29 showed good internal consistency, factor structure and no floor effect, while most subscales had some ceiling effect. Criterion validity was sub-optimal for two subscales. Equivalence and acceptability were good.
Authors: Andrea Giordano; Silvia Testa; Marta Bassi; Sabina Cilia; Antonio Bertolotto; Maria Esmeralda Quartuccio; Erika Pietrolongo; Monica Falautano; Monica Grobberio; Claudia Niccolai; Beatrice Allegri; Rosa Gemma Viterbo; Paolo Confalonieri; Ambra Mara Giovannetti; Eleonora Cocco; Maria Grazia Grasso; Alessandra Lugaresi; Elisa Ferriani; Ugo Nocentini; Mauro Zaffaroni; Alysha De Livera; George Jelinek; Alessandra Solari; Rosalba Rosato Journal: Qual Life Res Date: 2019-11-09 Impact factor: 4.147
Authors: Lucas Simieli; Felipe B Santinelli; Elisa C Costa; Marina H Kuroda; Lorena R Oliveira; Tiago Penedo; Julia Pilon; Aline P B Silveira; Iramaia S A Assis; Erica Tardelli; Erika Okamoto; Fabio A Barbieri Journal: Front Psychol Date: 2022-05-19