Health Measurement Scales: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing and Validating Scales in Health Sciences

Written by renowned author David L. Streiner, Health Measurement Scales is the ultimate resource for clinicians and researchers seeking to appraise, develop, and validate measurement scales in the health sciences. This practical guide provides a clear and concise approach to creating scales that accurately measure subjective states and non-tangible health outcomes.

Constructing Scales: A Step-by-Step Approach

The book takes a logical approach to scale construction, covering essential topics such as:

• Developing individual items and avoiding biases that can affect responses
• Selecting the best response options for your scale
• Combining items into a cohesive scale
• Determining the reliability and validity of your scale

The fully updated edition reflects recent developments in the field, including:

• Generalizability theory and its applications in health measurement
• Item response theory and its role in scale development
• Integrating qualitative research methods into scale design and testing

A Valuable Resource for Practitioners

This indispensable book includes:

• Guidelines for developing and validating scales
• Useful appendices and checklists for quick reference

Health Measurement Scales is an essential resource for any practitioner dealing with subjective measurement in the health sciences. With its clear and practical approach, this book is a must-read for clinicians, researchers, and students alike.

Publication details:

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Publication date: February 14, 2024

Language: English

ISBN: 9780192869487, 9780192696304