Mélanie Hawkins|Gerald R. Elsworth|Richard H. Osborne
Application of validity theory and methodology to patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs): building an argument for validity
Deakin University|Deakin University|University of Copenhagen
data subjective patientreported outcome measures proms used health sector make support decisions individuals groups populations contemporary validity theorists define validity statistical property test extent empirical evidence supports interpretation test scores intended use however validity testing theory methodology rarely evident prom validation literature application theory methodology would provide structure comprehensive validation planning support improved prom development sound arguments validity prom score interpretation use new context paper proposes application contemporary validity theory methodology prom validity testing validity testing principles applied hypothetical case study focus interpretation use scores translated prom measures health literacy health literacy questionnaire hlq although robust psychometric properties prom precondition use proms validity lies sound argument network empirical evidence supports intended interpretation use prom scores decision making particular context health sector yet apply contemporary theory methodology prom development validation theoretical methodological processes paper offered advancement theory practice prom validity testing health sector