The psychometric evaluation of the quality of life in short stature youth (QoLISSY) instrument for German children born small for gestational age

ConclusionPsychometric testing suggests that QoLISSY is a promising instrument to assess the HrQoL of young German people with SGA. Both versions (parent- and child report) appear to detect differences between SGA and other conditions (e.g. ISS). QoLISSY can be used in clinical studies, health service research, as well as in practice in children with SGA and their parents. For a cross-cultural application of the instrument in SGA, the tool needs be validated in sufficiently large SGA samples within respective countries.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research