Clinical Utility of the Two-Factor FOQ-A Based on Item-Level Psychometric Analysis

Rodriguez, Amy and Donovan, Neila and Glueckauf, Robert and Gustafson, David (2009) Clinical Utility of the Two-Factor FOQ-A Based on Item-Level Psychometric Analysis. [Clinical Aphasiology Paper]

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Abstract

Introduction: Exploratory factor analysis of the Functional Outcome Questionnaire for Aphasia (FOQ-A) revealed two factors. We sought to determine the item level psychometrics of the two-factor FOQ-A using Rasch analysis and develop computer scoring to enhance its clinical utility. Method: 127 FOQ-A caregiver ratings were retrieved from an approved research database and analyzed using Winsteps. Results: The two-factor FOQ-A demonstrated sound psychometric properties. Item difficulty/person ability were calibrated on interval scales. Conclusions: Results provide further evidence for the FOQ-A’s validity. Item difficulty calibrated on interval scales provide guidance for treatment planning and computer scoring allows efficient documentation of functional change.

Item Type: Clinical Aphasiology Paper
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Depositing User: Cheryl Brown
Date Deposited: 29 Oct 2010
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2016 15:13
Conference: Clinical Aphasiology Conference > Clinical Aphasiology Conference (2009 : 39th : Keystone, CO : May 26-30, 2009)
URI: http://aphasiology.pitt.edu/id/eprint/2092

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