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Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory^TM (PedsQL^TM)

[ Distributed by Mapi Research Trust
The PedsQL^TM is composed of Generic Core Scales (or Short form 15 Generic Core Scales) and different modules:
Arthritis Module
Asthma Module, Asthma Module Short Form 22
Brain Tumor Module
Cancer Module
Cardiac Module
Cerebral Palsy Module
Cognitive Functioning Scale
Diabetes Module
End Stage Renal Disease Module
Family Impact Module
Family Information Form
Gastrointestinal Symptom Scale
General Well-Being Scale
Healthcare Satisfaction Generic Module
Healthcare Satisfaction Module specific for Hematology/Oncology
PedsQL Infant Scales
Multidimensional Fatigue Scale
Neuromuscular Module
Oral Health Scale
Pediatric Pain questionnaire ^TM(PPQ)
Pediatric Pain Coping Inventory (PPCI)^TM
Present Functioning Visual Analog Scales
Rheumatology Module
Transplant Module ]

	Author(s)
Varni James W, PhD

Purpose

Pathology:

Generic

Disease:

All

Objective:

To assess health-related quality of life in children in various diseases areas. Applicable for healthy school and community populations, as well as pediatric populations with acute and chronic health conditions

Population for intended use:

Adolescent
Pediatrics

[ Toddlers: 2-4, Young children: 5-7, Children: 8-12, Teens: 13-18 years, Young adults: 18-25 ]

Characteristics

Type of instrument:

Health-Related Quality of Life - HRQL (incl. health status)

Administration mode:

Proxy-rated
Self-administered

[ Parent report for Toddlers: 2-4 years; Child and parent report for: Young children: 5-7 years, Children: 8-12 years, Teens: 13-18 years; Self report for: Young adults: 18-25 years ]

Number of items:

Toddlers: 21 items; Young children, Children, Teens: 23 items (PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core scales) / 15 items (PedsQLTM 4.0 short form Generic Core scales); Young adults: 23 items (PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core scales)

Existence of database:

Yes

[ Identification form available in the restricted level ]

Recall/Observation period:

Standard version: In the past month / Acute version: in the past 7 days

Language(s)

Original language:

English for the USA

List of existing translations:

The translations listed below may not have undergone a full linguistic validation process and may require further work to be suitable for use in a study.

This list of translations is subject to constant changes, therefore please check the status of translations with MAPI Research Trust / the developers / copyright holders / distributors

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For a complete list of the generic scales and modules translations, please consult the PedsQL website

Note: The author has selected Mapi Institute as exclusive linguistic validation company to ensure the production of harmonized and consistent language versions.
For additional information on available translations of this instrument, or for a project involving new languages, please contact our Information Unit at contact@mapi-trust.org

Last update: August 2010
Last update in collaboration with the author: May 2008