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"Irrational Health Appraisals: An Alternative View Of Cognition And Health, Alan Christensen
"Irrational Health Appraisals: An Alternative View Of Cognition And Health, Alan Christensen
Alan J. Christensen
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Comprehensive Head And Neck Oncology Health Status Assessment, Gerry Funk, Lucy Karnell, Alan Christensen, Patricia Moran, Joan Ricks
Comprehensive Head And Neck Oncology Health Status Assessment, Gerry Funk, Lucy Karnell, Alan Christensen, Patricia Moran, Joan Ricks
Alan J. Christensen
Background. This article presents the validation of the Head and Neck Cancer Inventory (HNCI), a health status assessment instrument with a small number of multiple-item domains that captures patients' ratings of functional status and attitude about that function.
Methods. The HNCI was administered to patients with upper aerodigestive tract carcinoma. An initial, cross-sectional study assessed feasibility and reliability. A subsequent, longitudinal study's factor analysis identified ineffective items and confirmed domain cohesiveness. Construct and criterion-related validity and sensitivity to detect change across time were evaluated.
Results. The HNCI was highly reliable. Criterion-related validity was demonstrated through comparisons with other HNC-specific instruments. …
Predicting Health-Related Quality Of Life In Renal Transplantation, Alan Christensen
Predicting Health-Related Quality Of Life In Renal Transplantation, Alan Christensen
Alan J. Christensen
No abstract provided.