Validity and reliability study for the NEI-VFO-39 scale in chronic ophthalmic diseases - Turkish version
Acta Ophthalmologica, cilt.88, sa.4, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 88 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.01810.x
- Dergi Adı: Acta Ophthalmologica
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, quality of life
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: To test the reliability and validity of National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-39) in patients with glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Methods: The study was carried out on 210 patients and 51 control subjects. The data were collected by using a data collection form and NEI-VFQ-39. Statistical analyses were performed with spss for Windows version 15.0. Results: Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.96 for the whole group. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was between 0.97 and 0.56 for the subscales. There was a strong relationship (r > 0.80) in 12.8% with dual correlation in NEI-VFQ-39 global scales and subscales and their correlations in all participant groups. There was a statistically significant difference for the NEI-VFn global and subscale scores between the control and patient groups except for general health and ocular pain. Conclusions: We found that the NEI-VFQ-39 was a valid and reliable scale to determine the quality of life in Turkish patients with chronic ophthalmic disease. © 2010 Acta Ophthalmol.