Establishing equivalence of a Chinese version of the stroke specific quality of life measure for stroke survivors.

DISCUSSION: The results suggest SSQOL-C is a reliable and valid tool for measuring Chinese stroke survivors' health-related quality of life. More studies are needed to confirm the 11-factor model of the scale. Implications for rehabilitation The translated Chinese version of the Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale is a reliable and valid tool for measuring Chinese stroke survivors' health-related quality of life. An 11-factor model in contrast to the 12-factor model for the original scale with six new factors emerging and five original factors retained. PMID: 27216634 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research