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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2020

Toronto aortic stenosis quality of life questionnaire (TASQ): validation in TAVI patients.

Rima Styra, Michelle Dimas, Kathy Svitak, Mamta Kapoor, Mark Osten, Maral Ouzounian, Gerald Devins, Amy Deckert, Eric Horlick

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Article in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Rima StyraCenter for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rima.Styra@uhn.ca.
Michelle DimasCenter for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Kathy SvitakPeter Munk Cardiac Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mamta KapoorCenter for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mark OstenPeter Munk Cardiac Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Maral OuzounianPeter Munk Cardiac Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Gerald DevinsCenter for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Amy DeckertCenter for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Eric HorlickPeter Munk Cardiac Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Edwards Lifesciences 410007511
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAortic stenosis (AS) is a common cardiac condition whose prevalence increases with age. The symptom burden associated with severe aortic stenosis (AS) can introduce significant lifestyle disruptions and if left untreated can lead to a poor prognosis. Quality of life (QoL) is an important consideration in these patients. The TASQ is a QoL tool that was developed for aortic stenosis patients. We evaluated the psychometric properties of this specific questionnaire in patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), which is a therapeutic option for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS).

methodsThe properties of the TASQ in measuring QoL were evaluated in AS patients undergoing TAVI. Patients presenting for the TAVI procedure (N = 62) were evaluated pre-TAVI, at discharge, 1-month, and 3-month follow-ups. Demographic information as well as caregiver status, and daily activities were recorded. In addition to the TASQ, they completed the KCCQ (Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire) and the IIRS (Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale).

resultsThe TASQ is a 16-item self-administered questionnaire that assesses AS-specific QoL across five domains: physical symptoms; physical limitations; emotional impact; social limitations, and health expectations. TASQ subscales are internally consistent (α = 0.74-0.96) and showed significant improvements from baseline across assessments (p < 0.001). Construct validity evidence was demonstrated by correlations consistent with theoretically derived hypotheses across time points.

conclusionsThe TASQ is a brief measure of AS-specific QoL that is sensitive to change in patients undergoing TAVI. Items on the TASQ capture important QoL concerns reported by AS patients, suggesting this is a measure of relevant and meaningful outcomes for this patient population. Detection of early improvements in QoL by the TASQ is promising, with important implications for the evaluation of procedural outcomes in this population.

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Patient Reported Outcome MeasuresQuality of LifeTranscatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Valve StenosisFemaleHumansMalePredictive Value of TestsPsychometricsRecovery of FunctionReproducibility of ResultsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeAortic stenosisPatient-reported outcome measurementQuality of lifeTAVI

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