A rigorous multi-staged approach is used in our survey development process and includes direct input from adult and child patients and their families and clinical and academic experts. The Likert method of summated ratings is employed in the design of the CHQ and all HealthActCHQ Surveys. This method is preferred because it is based on scaling assumptions that can be empirically tested and allows for simplicity in scoring and interpretation of findings. The summative approach is the hallmark method used in the construction and evaluation of widely accepted quality of life measures for both adults and children.
For all scales a graduated response continuum (e.g., "a lot" to "not at all") is used. Scale scores are computed by deriving the algebraic mean of each scale and transforming the raw score on a 0-100 continuum. Using standard scoring conventions, a higher score is more favorable. The following surveys are available through HealthActCHQ: |
AIM-A: ADHD Impact Module - Adult
The ADHD Impact Module - Adult™ (AIM-A) is comprised of four global quality of life items,
five economic impact items and five multi-item scales that capture key concepts for adults with ADHD,
such as performance and functioning.
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AIM-C: ADHD Impact Module - Child
The ADHD Impact Module - Child™ (AIM-C) is comprised of two "core" multi-item scales,
the Child Scale and the Home Scale, specifically constructed to capture the impact of ADHD
on the child and the quality of life at home.
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CHQ: Child Health Questionnaire
The Child Health Questionnaire™ (CHQ) is a family of generic quality of life instruments
that
have been designed and normed for children 5-to-18 years of age.
There are versions for parent and youth self-report.
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FIPRE: Fragile Infant Parent Readiness Evaluation
The Fragile Infant Parental Readiness Evaluation™ (FIPRE) consists of four multi-item
scales that measure NICU support, infant well-being, parent well-being, and parent anxiety.
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ITQOL: Infant Toddler Quality of Life Questionnaire
The Infant Toddler Quality of Life Questionnaire™ (ITQOL) is at present a 97 full-length survey that
measures function, growth and development, bodily pain, temperament and moods,
behavior and general health perceptions and parental impact time and emotions.
The ITQOL survey was developed for use in infants and toddlers at least 2 months of age up to 5 years.
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NICU FITS: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Fragile Infant Transition Summary
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Fragile Infant Transition Summary™ (NICU FITS) consists of five scales
measuring maternal satisfaction with the NICU experience, support and encouragement
received with the transition experience from NICU to home, self-confidence, coping, and anxiety.
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PEMQOL: Pediatric Enuresis Module to Assess Quality of Life
The Pediatric Enuresis Module on Quality of Life™ (PEMQOL) is comprised of two multi-item
scales measuring the parentís perspective with regard to the impact of enuresis on their child
and familyís emotional and social well-being.
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