Development and Item Screening of Quality of Life Scale for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Using Delphi Method
10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2024.05.037
- VernacularTitle:基于德尔菲法的早发性卵巢功能不全生活质量量表的研制与条目筛选
- Author:
Yun-Ling ZHENG
1
;
Ling ZHU
;
Yun-Yi LIANG
;
Yi-Mu CHEN
;
Yu-Ying WU
;
Li-Zhi HUANG
Author Information
1. 广州中医药大学,广东广州 510405
- Keywords:
premature ovarian insufficiency;
quality of life scale;
quality of life scale for premature ovarian insufficiency;
item screening;
Delphi method
- From:
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024;41(5):1341-1347
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective The items of quality of life scale for premature ovarian insufficiency were screened using the Delphi method,thus to provide a basis for the development of the scale.Methods The core researcher group of scale development was formed firstly,and then the theoretical framework of the scale was constructed and the original item pool was established on the basis of previous literature analysis,medical record review and patient interview,Secondly,the expert consultation questionnaire was formulated,the experts were screened,and two rounds of expert investigation were conducted by the Delphi method.Finally,the survey results were statistically analyzed,the expert opinions were sorted out,and the items were screened.Results A total of 15 experts were selected,and they were from 9 provinces or municipalities directly under the central government,exerting certain discipline representativeness and authority.The two rounds of expert investigation by Delphi method were conducted by issuing 15 questionnaires in each round of expert investigation,the positive coefficient of the experts was all 100%,the authority coefficient of the experts was 0.970 and 0.963 respectively,and the Kendall's W coefficient was 0.236 and 0.381 respectively(P<0.05).Finally,31 items(18 related with the physiological domain,8 related with the psychological domain and 5 related with the social domain)and 2 overall-evaluation items were determined.Conclusion The experts participating in the Delphi method have high authority and enthusiasm.The Kendall's W coefficient of the second-round expert investigation is higher than that of the first-round expert investigation,the experts'opinions reach unanimity,and the results are more reliable.The results of item screening of TCM quality of life scale for premature ovarian insufficiency can provide reference for the subsequent evaluation and research of the scale.