Journal article
How Reliable are Selected Scales from Population-based Health Surveys? An Analysis Among Seniors
Abstract
The objective of the study was to assess the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of selected scales from four national and provincial surveys used to study the health status of community-dwelling seniors. Items on physical impairment, psychological well-being, activities of daily living, chronic health problems, social support, and stressful life events were selected from these surveys and administered in a group of 1,054 seniors, …
Authors
Raina P; Bonnett B; Waltner-Toews D; Woodward C; Abernathy T
Journal
Canadian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 90, No. 1, pp. 60–64
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
1 1999
DOI
10.1007/bf03404102
ISSN
0008-4263