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We undertook a MEDLINE search using the keywords "stroke" and "quality of life" and reviewed 3 key tests on QOL measurement in stroke. Fifteen generic and 10 condition-specific measures used to assess QOL in stroke wer identified and evluated with the following criteria : reliability, validity, responsiveness, predicion, acceptability, suitability for proxy respondents, mode of administration, and use of patient-centered approaches in development. Domains covered and level of comprehensiveness varied widely between generic and stroke-specific measures. No stroke-specific instruments used patient-centered approaches in their development. Four stroke-specific measures (Frenchay Activities Ondex, Niemi QQL scale, Ferrans and Powers QOL Index-Stroke Version, and Stroke-Adapted Sickness Impact Profile [SA-SIP30]) provided evidence of reliability and validity.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Tiré à part : OUI

Identifiant basis : 2000212946