Validation of the Japanese Sarcoidosis Health Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Tanizawa Kiminobu, Handa Tomohiro, Nagai Sonoko, Oga Toru, Kubo Takeshi, Ito Yutaka, Watanabe Kizuku, Aihara Kensaku, Chin Kazuo, Mishima Michiaki, Izumi Takateru
Primary Institution: Kyoto University
Hypothesis
The SHQ would be a useful measurement of the HRQOL of patients with sarcoidosis in Japan.
Conclusion
The Japanese version of the SHQ can be used to assess the HRQOL of patients with sarcoidosis.
Supporting Evidence
- The SHQ was found to have acceptable levels of internal consistency.
- SHQ scores correlated significantly with scores on the SF-36 and SGRQ.
- The SHQ can evaluate the effects of multiple pathophysiological processes in sarcoidosis.
Takeaway
This study created a Japanese version of a questionnaire to help understand how sarcoidosis affects people's lives, and it works well.
Methodology
The SHQ was translated into Japanese and validated with 122 patients using various health assessments.
Limitations
The responsiveness of the SHQ over time was not examined.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 56.8 years, with 60.6% female participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website