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An Integrative Review of the LupusQoL Measure
Pamela Coombs Delis1, Jacqueline Dowling2
1Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions, Charlestown, MA pdelis@mghihp.edu.
Background And Purpose:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus negatively affects health related quality of life (HRQOL). The purpose of this review is to synthesize and evaluate findings related to the psychometric properties of the LupusQoL and its variations.
Methods:
A search of CINAHL, PubMed, and Medline for the timeframe of 2007-2019 for English-language articles using any form of the LupusQoL was completed. Thirty-five studies were reviewed to determine psychometric soundness.
Results:
Cronbach alpha results supported the internal consistency with test-retest data supporting stability. Factor structure and Scree plots varied. Content, construct, criterion, convergent, and discriminate validity were supported. Ceiling and floor effects occurred.
Conclusions:
The LupusQoL and its variations offer a disease-specific measure with supported reliability and validity for use in culturally disparate populations. Factor structure and ceiling/floor effects need further edification.
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