Chinese Version of the PedsQL 3.0 Asthma Module: Reliability and Validity
Author Information
Author(s): Feng Lifen, Zhang Yingfen, Chen Ruoqing, Hao Yuantao
Primary Institution: Sun Yat-sen University
Hypothesis
The study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the PedsQL™ 3.0 Asthma Module.
Conclusion
The Chinese version of the PedsQL™ 3.0 Asthma Module has acceptable psychometric properties, except for the internal consistency reliability for Young Child self-report.
Supporting Evidence
- The PedsQL™ 3.0 Asthma Module distinguished between outpatients and inpatients.
- Patients with mild asthma reported higher scores than those with moderate/severe asthma in most subscales.
- Test-retest reliability was satisfactory with ICCs exceeding 0.80 in all subscales.
Takeaway
This study created a Chinese version of a questionnaire to help understand how asthma affects kids' quality of life, and it works pretty well.
Methodology
The PedsQL™ 3.0 Asthma Module was translated into Chinese and administered to 204 children with asthma and 337 parents, followed by evaluation of its psychometric properties.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to different modes of administration and reliance on parent-reported asthma severity.
Limitations
The study did not evaluate the responsiveness of the scale and had small sample sizes for severe asthma and teens.
Participant Demographics
Participants included children aged 2-18 with asthma, with a majority being boys (68.84%) and suffering from mild asthma (67.36%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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