Publication: Reliability of Thai version of SF-36 questionnaire for the evaluation of quality of life in cardiac patients
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2000-11-01
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01252208
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Mahidol University
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Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.83, No.SUPPL. 2 (2000)
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Rungroj Krittayaphong, Kiertijai Bhuripanyo, Ongkarn Raungratanaamporn, Chunhakasem Chotinaiwatarakul, Nithima Chaowalit, Kesaree Punlee, Charuwan Kangkagate, Suphachai Chaithiraphan Reliability of Thai version of SF-36 questionnaire for the evaluation of quality of life in cardiac patients. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.83, No.SUPPL. 2 (2000). Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/26141
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Reliability of Thai version of SF-36 questionnaire for the evaluation of quality of life in cardiac patients
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Quality of life is an important measurement of medical outcomes. Reliability of a Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire has never been reported. The objective of this study was to determine the reliability of a Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire in cardiac patients. We developed a Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire and tested it in 212 cardiac patients. Reliability of the Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire was assessed by internal consistency using Cronbach's Alpha statistic and inter-item correlation. We demonstrated that Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of every aspect of QOL exceeded 0.7, and all inter-item correlation exceeded 0.4. In conclusion, the Thai version of the SF-36 questionnaire is a valuable tool in assessing medical outcomes and medical research in Thai patients with cardiac disease. Whether it can be used in other diseases remains unknown.