Psychometric Performance of HRQoL Measures: An Australian Paediatric Multi-Instrument Comparison Study Protocol (P-MIC)

Background: There is a lack of psychometric evidence about pediatric health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instruments. Evidence on cost effectiveness, involving the measurement of HRQoL, is used in many countries to make decisions about pharmaceuticals, technologies, and health services for childr...

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Published in:Children (Basel) 2021-08, Vol.8 (8), p.714
Main Authors: Jones, Renee, Mulhern, Brendan, McGregor, Kristy, Yip, Shilana, O'Loughlin, Rachel, Devlin, Nancy, Hiscock, Harriet, Dalziel, Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caregivers
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Children & youth
chronic disease
cost-benefit analysis
Decision making
Families & family life
Hospitals
Mental health
Parents & parenting
Pediatrics
Preferences
psychometrics
Quality of life
Quantitative psychology
Reimbursement
Telemedicine
Validity
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Summary:Background: There is a lack of psychometric evidence about pediatric health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instruments. Evidence on cost effectiveness, involving the measurement of HRQoL, is used in many countries to make decisions about pharmaceuticals, technologies, and health services for children. Additionally, valid instruments are required to facilitate accurate outcome measurement and clinical decision making. A pediatric multi instrument comparison (P-MIC) study is planned to compare the psychometric performance and measurement characteristics of pediatric HRQoL instruments. Methods: The planned P-MIC study will collect data on approximately 6100 Australian children and adolescents aged 2–18 years via The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and online survey panels. Participants will complete an initial survey, involving the concurrent collection of a range of pediatric HRQoL instruments, followed by a shorter survey 2–8 weeks later, involving the collection of a subset of instruments from the initial survey. Children aged ≥7 years will be asked to self-report HRQoL. Psychometric performance will be assessed at the instrument, domain, and item level. Conclusions: This paper describes the methodology of the planned P-MIC study, including benefits, limitations, and likely challenges. Evidence from this study will guide the choice of HRQoL measures used in clinical trials, economic evaluation, and other applications.
ISSN:2227-9067
2227-9067
DOI:10.3390/children8080714