Reid, J., Wiseman-Orr, M.L. , Scott, E.M. and Nolan, A.N. (2013) Development, validation and reliability of a web-based questionnaire to measure health-related quality of life in dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 54(5), pp. 227-233. (doi: 10.1111/jsap.12059)
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Abstract
<p>Objectives: To describe the development, preliminary validation and reliability testing of a shortened web-based form of GUVQuest, a structured questionnaire to measure health-related quality of life in dogs.</p> <p>Methods: The original 109 items were reduced using expert judgement and factor analysis. Validity was established by factor analysis and in a subsequent field trial using a “known groups” approach and classical test theory. Test–retest reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients.</p> <p>Results: The instrument comprises 46 items each of which is rated by dog owners using a 7-point Likert scale. Factor analysis revealed a sensible structure containing four health-related quality of life domains (vitality, pain, distress and anxiety) accounting for 64·1% of the variability in the data. The field test involving 125 dogs demonstrated very good discriminative properties and intraclass correlation coefficient values of greater than 0·6.</p> <p>Clinical Significance: This is the first report of a valid and reliable companion animal health-related quality of life instrument, the contemporary approach to animal welfare measurement, which is presented in a web-based format, with automated production of a health-related quality of life profile. It offers major advantages to dog owners, practitioners and researchers.</p>
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Scott, Professor Marian and Wiseman-Orr, Dr Lesley and Reid, Professor Jacky |
Authors: | Reid, J., Wiseman-Orr, M.L., Scott, E.M., and Nolan, A.N. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Statistics |
Journal Name: | Journal of Small Animal Practice |
Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
ISSN: | 0022-4510 |
ISSN (Online): | 1748-5827 |
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