Title
The KIDSCREEN-52 quality of life measure for children and adolescents: Psychometric results from a cross-cultural survey in 13 European countries
Author
Ravens-Sieberer, U.
Gosch, A.
Rajmil, L.
Erhart, M.
Bruil, J.
Power, M.
Duer, W.
Auquier, P.
Cloetta, B.
Czemy, L.
Mazur, J.
Czimbalmos, A.
Tountas, Y.
Hagquist, C.
Kilroe, J.
Fuerth, K.
Simeoni, M.-C.
Robitail, S.
Nickel, J.
Kurth, B.M.
von Rüden, U.
Dimitrakakis, C.
Aszman, A.
Keenaghan, C.
Detmar, S.
Veripps, E.
Mierzejeswka, E.
Berra, S.
Tebé, C.
Herdman, M.
Alonso, J.
Abel, T.
Bisegger, C.
Farley, C.
Atherton, C.
Phillips, K.
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven
Publication year
2008
Abstract
Objective: This study assesses the reliability and validity of the European KIDSCREEN-52 generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaire for children and adolescents. Research Design: The KIDSCREEN-52, which measures HRQoL in 10 dimensions, was administered to a representative sample of 22,827 children and adolescents (8 to 18 years) in 13 European countries. Psychometric properties were assessed using the Classical Test Theory approach, Rasch analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM). A priori expected associations between KIDSCREEN scales and sociodemographic and health-related factors were examined. Test-retest reliability was assessed in 10 countries. Results: For the overall sample, Cronbach's alpha values ranged from 0.77 to 0.89. Scaling success (Multitrait Analysis Program) was >97.8% for all dimensions and Rasch analysis item fit (INFITmsq) ranged from 0.80 to 1.27. The intraclass correlation coefficients ranged from 0.56 to 0.77. No sizeable differential item functioning (DIF) was found by age, sex or health status. Four items showed DIF across countries. The specified SEM fitted the data well (root mean square error of approximation: 0.06, comparative fit index: 0.98). Correlation coefficients between Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, Child Health and Illness Profile-Adolescent Edition, and Youth Quality of Life Instrument scales and KIDSCREEN dimensions assessing similar constructs were moderate for those (r = 0.44 to 0.61). Statistically significant differences between children with and without physical and mental health problems (Children with Special Health Care Needs screener: d = 0.17 to 0.42, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: d = 0.32 to 0.72) were found in all dimensions. All dimensions showed a gradient according to socioeconomic status. Conclusions: The KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire has acceptable levels of reliability and validity. Further work is needed to assess longitudinal validity and sensitivity to change. © 2007, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).
Subject
Health
Child and adolescents health
Cultural sensitivity
Measurement
Research methodology
Adolescent
Child health
Child psychology
Clinical assessment tool
Cultural sensitivity
Kidscreen 52 questionnaire
Major clinical study
Mental disease
Physical disease
Rasch analysis
School child
Statistical analysis
Test retest reliability
Validity
Child
Child Welfare
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Cultural Competency
Cultural Diversity
Europe
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Internationality
Logistic Models
Male
Psychological Tests
Psychometrics
Quality of Life
Questionnaires
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4733.2007.00291.x
TNO identifier
240906
ISSN
1098-3015
Source
Value in Health, 11 (4), 645-658
Document type
article