scholarly journals Computerized adaptive testing with decision regression trees: an alternative to item response theory for quality of life measurement in multiple sclerosis

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 1043-1053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Michel ◽  
Karine Baumstarck ◽  
Anderson Loundou ◽  
Badih Ghattas ◽  
Pascal Auquier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Computerized Adaptive Testing ◽  
Adaptive Testing ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Life Measurement ◽  
Quality Of Life Measurement

scholarly journals Using Rasch Analysis to Evaluate the Reliability and Validity of the Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire: An Item Response Theory Approach

Dysphagia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reinie Cordier ◽  
Renée Speyer ◽  
Antonio Schindler ◽  
Emilia Michou ◽  
Bas Joris Heijnen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire

Evaluation of the Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12 (MSWS-12) in a Dutch sample: Application of item response theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (14) ◽  
pp. 1867-1873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidwine Brigitta Mokkink ◽  
Francisca Galindo-Garre ◽  
Bernard MJ Uitdehaag
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Walking Ability ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Trait Level ◽  
Sample Application ◽  
Dutch Sample

Background: The Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12 (MSWS-12) measures walking ability from the patients’ perspective. We examined the quality of the MSWS-12 using an item response theory model, the graded response model (GRM). Methods: A total of 625 unique Dutch multiple sclerosis (MS) patients were included. After testing for unidimensionality, monotonicity, and absence of local dependence, a GRM was fit and item characteristics were assessed. Differential item functioning (DIF) for the variables gender, age, duration of MS, type of MS and severity of MS, reliability, total test information, and standard error of the trait level (θ) were investigated. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis showed a unidimensional structure of the 12 items of the scale, explaining 88% of the variance. Item 2 did not fit into the GRM model. Reliability was 0.93. Items 8 and 9 (of the 11 and 12 item version respectively) showed DIF on the variable severity, based on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). However, the EDSS is strongly related to the content of both items. Conclusion: Our results confirm the good quality of the MSWS-12. The trait level (θ) scores and item parameters of both the 12- and 11-item versions were highly comparable, although we do not suggest to change the content of the MSWS-12.

scholarly journals Assessment of health-related quality of life in arthritis: conceptualization and development of five item banks using item response theory

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek A Kopec ◽  
Eric C Sayre ◽  
Aileen M Davis ◽  
Elizabeth M Badley ◽  
Michal Abrahamowicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Item Banks ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Applying Multilevel Item Response Theory to Vision-Related Quality of Life in Dutch Visually Impaired Elderly

2007 ◽  
Vol 84 (8) ◽  
pp. 710-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
RUTH M. A. VAN NISPEN ◽  
DIRK L. KNOL ◽  
MAAIKE LANGELAAN ◽  
MICHIEL R. DE BOER ◽  
CAROLINE B. TERWEE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Multilevel Item Response Theory

scholarly journals Methodological and Statistical Considerations for the National Children's Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron D. Hays ◽  
David Hubble ◽  
Frank Jenkins ◽  
Alexa Fraser ◽  
Beryl Carew
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Item Response ◽  
International Society ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Quality Of Life Research

The National Children's Study (NCS) statistics and item response theory group was tasked with promoting the quality of study measures and analysis. This paper provides an overview of six measurement and statistical considerations for the NCS: (1) Conceptual and Measurement Model; (2) Reliability; (3) Validity; (4) Measurement Invariance; (5) Interpretability of Scores; and (6) Burden of administration. The guidance was based primarily on recommendations of the International Society of Quality of Life Research.

Computerized Adaptive Testing in Poland / Komputerowe Testowanie Adaptacyjne W Polsce

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Ryszard Gmoch
Keyword(s):  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Computerized Adaptive Testing ◽  
Adaptive Testing ◽  
Problem Area ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Essential Questions ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing

Abstract New trends relating to computer-based testing of learners’ achievements are presented in the paper. It describes adaptive testing methods and results of studies in this problem area. Essential questions connected with the Item Response Theory (IRT) were also discussed. The presented data indicate that computer-based adaptive testing should be popularized in Poland to its fullest extent.

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