Developing a Pediatric Item Bank Using Cognitive Interviews
Author Information
Author(s): Debra E. Irwin, James W. Varni, Karin Yeatts, Darren A. DeWalt
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hypothesis
Can cognitive interviews with children and adolescents improve the development of a pediatric item bank for measuring health outcomes?
Conclusion
Children ages 8–17 years were able to comprehend most item stems and response options in the study.
Supporting Evidence
- Children as young as 8 years could understand 92% of the items and response options.
- Feedback from children led to important revisions in item wording for clarity.
- Participants included a diverse population, ensuring a range of perspectives on health items.
Takeaway
Kids aged 8 to 17 can understand questions about their health, and their feedback helps make these questions clearer.
Methodology
Cognitive interviews were conducted with children and adolescents to gather feedback on health-related items.
Potential Biases
Judgments made by the item development team regarding item revisions were inherently qualitative.
Limitations
The study had a limited number of cognitive interviews per item, which may have missed important feedback from younger children.
Participant Demographics
Participants included children aged 8-17, with a mix of genders and ethnicities, including those with asthma.
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