A1 Journal article (refereed)
Psychometric Properties of the Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire (Version 22r) Domains Among Adults With Spinal Deformity : A Rasch Measurement Theory Analysis (2022)
Kyrölä, K., Hiltunen, S., Uimonen, M. M., Ylinen, J., Häkkinen, A., & Repo, J. P. (2022). Psychometric Properties of the Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire (Version 22r) Domains Among Adults With Spinal Deformity : A Rasch Measurement Theory Analysis. Neurospine, 19(2), 422-433. https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2143354.677
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Kyrölä, Kati; Hiltunen, Susanna; Uimonen, Mikko M.; Ylinen, Jari; Häkkinen, Arja; Repo, Jussi P.
Journal or series: Neurospine
ISSN: 2586-6583
eISSN: 2586-6591
Publication year: 2022
Publication date: 15/05/2022
Volume: 19
Issue number: 2
Pages range: 422-433
Publisher: The Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
Publication country: Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2143354.677
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/82337
Abstract
Methods: SRS-22r data from 637 outpatient spine clinic patients with degenerative spine conditions were investigated for unidimensionality, item/scale fit, differential item functioning (DIF), scale coverage/targeting, and person separation index (PSI) using RMT.
Results: Unidimensionality of the SRS-22r was not supported for either the total score or for three of its five domains. Item fit was acceptable for 11/22 items. The individual domains showed good coverage despite the degree of structural disorders. Ordered thresholds were achieved by merging response categories in some of the items. DIF towards age or sex was found in 11/22 items and in some domain items. The PSI exceeded 0.7 for the SRS-22r total score.
Conclusion: The individual domain scores of the SRS-22r perform better than the total score providing good coverage and targeting among patients with ASD. Refinements of items and domains may improve the structural validity of the instrument to meet the criteria for measuring ASD patients, even when multidimensionality persists.
Keywords: spinal diseases; scoliosis; quality of life; measuring instruments (indicators); psychometrics; Rasch model
Free keywords: spinal diseases; rasch measurement theory; latent trait theory; SRS-22r; outcomes research; health related quality of life
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Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2022
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