Validation of the 12-Item Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale in a Biethnic Stroke Population

This study in patients with ischemic stroke from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds found that the more efficient 12-item SSQOL is a valid alternative to the full 49-item SSQOL for the assessment of health-related quality of life.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 20, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Kevin A. Kerber, Devin L. Brown, Lesli E. Skolarus, Lewis B. Morgenstern, Melinda A. Smith, Nelda M. Garcia, Lynda D. Lisabeth Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research