Irritable bowel syndrome and quality of life

Authors
Chassany, O Bergmann, JF
Citation
O. Chassany et Jf. Bergmann, Irritable bowel syndrome and quality of life, GASTRO CL B, 25, 2001, pp. C54-C62
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology","da verificare
Journal title
GASTROENTEROLOGIE CLINIQUE ET BIOLOGIQUE
ISSN journal
03998320 → ACNP
Volume
25
Year of publication
2001
Pages
C54 - C62
Database
ISI
SICI code
0399-8320(200109)25:2<C54:IBSAQO>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
DEFINITION OF QUALITY OF LIFE WHY MEASURING QUALITY OF LIFE ? QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONNAIRES Types of questionnaires Validation of questionnaires ITEMS GENERATION CHOICE OF RESPONSE MODALITIES AND SCORE CALCULATION REDUCTION OF ITEMS NUMBER FIABILITY VALIDITY REPONSIVENESS TRADUCTION PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC TRIAL Definition of inclusion criteria Number of measurements of quality of life Procedures of giving questionnaires Time necessary to full-in questionnaires Statistical analysis RESULTS INTERPRETATION CONCLUSION