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A systematic review of the application of Wilson and Cleary health-related quality of life model in chronic diseases
BACKGROUND: A conceptual model approach to clarify the elements of health-related quality of life (HRQL), their determinants and causal pathways …
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The development and psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the child oral health impact profile-short form (COHIP- SF 19)
BACKGROUND: This study aims to cross-culturally adapt the original English-language COHIP-SF 19 to Arabic culture and to test its psychometric …
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Correction to: Adaptation of the 2015 American College of Rheumatology treatment guideline for rheumatoid arthritis for the Eastern Mediterranean Region: an exemplar of the GRADE Adolopment
It has been hypothesized that adaptation of health practice guidelines to the local setting is expected to improve their uptake …
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Validity and reliability of a Nigerian-Yoruba version of the stroke-specific quality of life scale 2.0
BACKGROUND: Psychometric evidence is necessary to establish scientific integrity and clinical usefulness of translations and cultural adaptations of the Stroke-Specific …
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Adaptation of the 2015 American College of Rheumatology treatment guideline for rheumatoid arthritis for the Eastern Mediterranean Region: an exemplar of the GRADE Adolopment
BACKGROUND: It has been hypothesized that adaptation of health practice guidelines to the local setting is expected to improve their …
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The validity of the SF-12 and SF-6D instruments in people living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and health state utility value (HSUV) measurements are vital components of healthcare clinical and …
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Dietary habits, oral impact on daily performance and type 2 diabetes: a matched case-control study from Sudan
BACKGROUND: It is evident that social and behavioural factors influence on individuals' general health and quality of life. Nevertheless, information …
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Quality of life of depressed and suicidal patients seeking services from traditional and faith healers in rural Kenya
BACKGROUND: In rural Kenya, traditional and faith healers provide an alternative pathway to health care, including mental health care. However, …
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The use of the EQ-5D-Y health related quality of life outcome measure in children in the Western Cape, South Africa: psychometric properties, feasibility and usefulness - a longitudinal, analytical study
BACKGROUND: The EQ-5D-Y, an outcome measure of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in children, was developed by an international …
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Validation of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule in people with severe mental disorders in rural Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS-2.0) has been adapted and validated in several cultures, but data on …
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Validation of the Pittsburgh sleep quality index in community dwelling Ethiopian adults
BACKGROUND: The applicability of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in screening of insomnia is demonstrated in various populations. But, …