Development of the PedsQL™ Epilepsy Module: Focus group and cognitive interviews.UNLABELLED
 The purpose of the present study was to develop items and content validity for the PedsQL™ Epilepsy Module.


 Standardized qualitative methodology was employed to develop the items and content for the novel PedsQL™ Epilepsy Module.  The PedsQL™ Epilepsy Module has the potential to enhance clinical decision-making in pediatric epilepsy by capturing and monitoring important patient-identified contributors to HRQOL.
PedsQL
An iterative qualitative process of conducting focus group interviews with families of children with epilepsy, obtaining expert input, and conducting cognitive interviews and debriefing was utilized to develop empirically derived content for the instrument. 
Focus group interviews
Development of the PedsQL™ Epilepsy Module: Focus group and cognitive interviews.UNLABELLED
 An iterative qualitative process of conducting focus group interviews with families of children with epilepsy, obtaining expert input, and conducting cognitive interviews and debriefing was utilized to develop empirically derived content for the instrument.  Thirteen pediatric patients (age 5-17years) and 17 parents participated in cognitive interviews.



Cognitive interviews
An iterative qualitative process of conducting focus group interviews with families of children with epilepsy, obtaining expert input, and conducting cognitive interviews and debriefing was utilized to develop empirically derived content for the instrument.  Focus groups, expert input, and cognitive debriefing resulted in 6 final domains including restrictions, seizure management, cognitive/executive functioning, social, sleep/fatigue, and mood/behavior. 
Debriefing
An iterative qualitative process of conducting focus group interviews with families of children with epilepsy, obtaining expert input, and conducting cognitive interviews and debriefing was utilized to develop empirically derived content for the instrument.  Focus groups, expert input, and cognitive debriefing resulted in 6 final domains including restrictions, seizure management, cognitive/executive functioning, social, sleep/fatigue, and mood/behavior. 
Expert input