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An initial application of computerized adaptive testing (cat) for measuring disability in patients with low back pain

December 21, 2008 by admin 

An initial application of computerized adaptive testing (cat) for measuring disability in patients with low back pain
Conclusions: Using a combination approach of EFA and Rasch analysis this study has shown that it is possible to calibrate items onto a single metric in a way that can be used to provide the basis of a CAT application. Thus there is an opportunity to obtain a wide variety of information to evaluate the biopsychosocial model in its more complex forms, without necessarily increasing the burden of information collection for patients. (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)

 

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