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The French PROMIS-29. Psychometric validation and population reference values
J Coste1, A Rouquette2, J M Valderas3
1Biostatistics and Epidemiology Unit, Hôtel Dieu, AP-HP, 1, place du parvis Notre Dame, 75004 Paris, France; APEMAC, EA 4360, Paris Descartes University, University of Lorraine, 75004 Paris, France.
Revue D'Epidemiologie Et De Sante Publique
|July 30, 2018
Summary
The French PROMIS-29 is a validated tool for measuring self-reported health status in France. This health survey provides reliable data for the general population, aiding in health assessments.
Area of Science:
- Health Measurement
- Psychometrics
- Public Health
Background:
- PROMIS-29 is a standardized questionnaire for self-reported health status.
- Developed in the US as part of the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS).
Purpose of the Study:
- Psychometric validation of the French-language version of PROMIS-29.
- Establish general population reference values for France.
Main Methods:
- Quota sampling of 1,501 individuals representative of the French general population.
- Data collection included PROMIS-29, SF-36, chronic disease presence, and socio-demographics.
Main Results:
- French PROMIS-29 showed excellent factorial validity, confirming the 7-factor model.
- Scales demonstrated unidimensionality and invariance across age, education, and gender.
- Gender and age-specific reference values for France were generated.
Conclusions:
- The French PROMIS-29 is a valid and reliable measure of self-reported health status.
- Further evaluation of sensitivity to change is needed for longitudinal studies.
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