Using Rasch Analysis to Evaluate the Reliability and Validity of the Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire: An Item Response Theory Approach.

The Swallowing Quality of Life questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) is widely used clinically and in research to evaluate quality of life related to swallowing difficulties. It has been described as a valid and reliable tool, but was developed and tested using classic test theory. This study describes the relia...

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Main Authors: Cordier, Reinie, Speyer, R., Schindler, A., Michou, E., Heijnen, B., Baijens, L., Karaduman, A., Swan, K., Clavé, P., Joosten, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer 2018
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/65551