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Convergent validity of two measures of the quality of life

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  • David K. Whynes
  • Aileen R. Neilson

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In the paper, a test of convergent validity is undertaken for two methods of quality of life assessment, one based on a shortened version of the Health Measurement Questionnaire and the other based on professional clinical judgement. The Nottingham Health Profile is used as the comparator, and the data derive from a sample of colorectal cancer patients. Criteria for convergent validity are established and both methods yield outcomes broadly consistent with such criteria.

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  • David K. Whynes & Aileen R. Neilson, 1993. "Convergent validity of two measures of the quality of life," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 2(3), pages 229-235, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:hlthec:v:2:y:1993:i:3:p:229-235
    DOI: 10.1002/hec.4730020306
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    2. Kind, Paul & Carr-Hill, Roy, 1987. "The Nottingham health profile: A useful tool for epidemiologists?," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 25(8), pages 905-910, January.
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    1. David K. Whynes & Aileen R. Neilson & Andrew R. Walker & Jack D. Hardcastle, 1998. "Faecal occult blood screening for colorectal cancer: is it cost‐effective?," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 7(1), pages 21-29, February.

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