Unlock the Power of Health Measurement Scales: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by renowned expert David L. Streiner, Health Measurement Scales is the ultimate resource for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking to develop, validate, and utilize measurement scales in the health sciences.

Developing and Validating Scales with Ease

This practical guide takes a step-by-step approach to constructing measurement scales, covering essential topics such as:

• Item development: crafting individual questions and statements to capture subjective states and intangible health outcomes
• Bias reduction: identifying and mitigating potential response biases to ensure accurate data
• Response options: selecting the most effective formats to gather valuable insights
• Item selection: choosing the best items for your scale and combining them effectively
• Scale evaluation: determining the reliability and validity of your measurement scale

Stay Ahead with the Latest Developments in Scale Design and Testing

This fully updated edition incorporates recent advancements in generalizability theory, item response theory, and the integration of qualitative research methods into scale design and testing. These cutting-edge approaches will help you refine your scales and gain deeper insights into your data.

A Valuable Resource for Healthcare Professionals

Health Measurement Scales is an indispensable tool for any practitioner dealing with subjective measurement. With its clear guidelines, appendices, and checklists, this book provides a comprehensive framework for developing and validating measurement scales that can be applied in a variety of healthcare settings.

Publisher: OUP Oxford | Publication Date: February 14, 2024 | Language: English | ISBN: 9780192869487, 9780192696304