| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10436913 | Journal of Adolescence | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This study assessed the psychometric properties of a recently developed health-related quality of life (HRQOL) instrument (Vécu et Santé Perçue de l'Adolescent -Malade, VSP-AM) in 172 adolescents receiving growth hormone. The VSP-AM was cross-culturally adapted into English and tested for internal consistency (α=0.78-0.89 subscales, 0.74 Summary Score), construct and criterion validity, and responsiveness. Correlations with other scales demonstrated convergent validity. Adolescents who reported HRQOL as high or low had significantly different scores (all p<0.001). Adolescents receiving growth hormone therapy differed significantly from adolescents with medical, surgical or psychiatric disorders. The VSP-AM shows reliability and validity for HRQOL measurement in adolescents with growth disorders.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Public Health and Health Policy
Authors
Joyce A. Cramer, Marie Claude Simeoni, Pascal Auquier, Stéphane Robitail, Pascale Brasseur, Ariel Beresniak,