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  • Title: Reliability of Thai version of SF-36 questionnaire for the evaluation of quality of life in cardiac patients.
    Author: Krittayaphong R, Bhuripanyo K, Raungratanaamporn O, Chotinaiwatarakul C, Chaowalit N, Punlee K, Kangkagate C, Chaithiraphan S.
    Journal: J Med Assoc Thai; 2000 Nov; 83 Suppl 2():S130-6. PubMed ID: 11194004.
    Abstract:
    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.
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