Validation and comparative assessment of low anterior resection syndrome questionnaires in Greek rectal cancer patients
Validation and comparative assessment of low anterior resection syndrome questionnaires in Greek rectal cancer patients
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DOI:
10.20524/aog.2019.0350
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发表时间:
2019-01-01
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Theodoropoulos, George
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作者:
Liapi, Artemis;Mavrantonis, Constantine;Theodoropoulos, George
Background Our study validated the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score questionnaire, the colorectal functional outcome (COREFO) questionnaire, and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center bowel function instrument (MSKCC-BFI) in Greek rectal cancer patients.Methods Internal consistency, repeatability, construct and discriminant validity were evaluated for LARS, COREFO, and MSKCC-BFI questionnaires. The convergent validity was assessed by correlations with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 domains.Results The internal consistency of the questionnaire's subscales was satisfactory (Cronbach's a>0.6). The repeatability test showed extremely high reproducibility (intraclass correlation coefficient >0.9). High positive correlation was detected between the 3 questionnaires' total scores and each of their questions (rho>0.5), indicating their valid construction. All questionnaires demonstrated a good convergent validity through correlations with comparable domains of the EORTC QLQ-C30 and CR29. Statistically significant associations were detected between LARS, COREFO, MSKCC-BFI scores and tumor distance and temporary stoma (P