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ArticleNeurospine2022

Psychometric Properties of the Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire (Version 22r) Domains Among Adults With Spinal Deformity: A Rasch Measurement Theory Analysis.

Kati Kyrölä, Susanna Hiltunen, Mikko M Uimonen, Jari Ylinen, Arja Häkkinen, Jussi P Repo

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Kati KyröläDepartment of Surgery, Central Finland Healthcare District, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Susanna HiltunenDepartment of Surgery, Central Finland Healthcare District, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Mikko M UimonenDepartment of Surgery, Central Finland Healthcare District, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Jari YlinenDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Central Finland Healthcare District, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Arja HäkkinenDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Central Finland Healthcare District, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Jussi P RepoDepartment of Surgery, Central Finland Healthcare District, Jyväskylä, Finland.

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objectiveAdult spinal deformity (ASD) have lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared to the general population. Applying Rasch measurement theory (RMT), this study tested the revised Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22r) HRQoL instrument among symptomatic adult patients with degenerative spinal disorders and varying degrees of ASD.

methodsSRS-22r data from 637 outpatient spine clinic patients with degenerative spine conditions were investigated for unidimensionality, item/scale fit, differential item functioning (DIF), scale coverage/targeting, and person separation index (PSI) using RMT.

resultsUnidimensionality of the SRS-22r was not supported for either the total score or for 3 of its 5 domains. Item fit was acceptable for 11/22 items. The individual domains showed good coverage despite the degree of structural disorders. Ordered thresholds were achieved by merging response categories in some of the items. DIF towards age or sex was found in 11/22 items and in some domain items. The PSI exceeded 0.7 for the SRS-22r total score.

conclusionThe individual domain scores of the SRS-22r perform better than the total score providing good coverage and targeting among patients with ASD. Refinements of items and domains may improve the structural validity of the instrument to meet the criteria for measuring ASD patients, even when multidimensionality persists.

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Health-related quality of lifeLatent trait theoryOutcomes researchRasch measurement theoryRevised Scoliosis Research Society-22Spinal diseases

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