How young can children reliably and validly self-report their health-related quality of life?: An analysis of 8,591 children across age subgroups with the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales

W. Varni, James; A. Limbers, Christine; M. Burwinkle, Tasha

doi:10.1186/1477-7525-5-1

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How young can children reliably and validly self-report their health-related quality of life?: An analysis of 8,591 children across age subgroups with the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales

Published in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes • Jan 3, 2007

Authors:

James W. Varni

Christine A. Limbers

Tasha M. Burwinkle

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The last decade has evidenced a dramatic increase in the development and utilization of pediatric health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures in an effort to improve pediatric patient health and well-being and determine the value of healthcare services. The emerging paradigm shift to...

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Medicine

Quality of life (healthcare)

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