Responsiveness of the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (Spanish version) in a general working population

Ramada Rodilla, José María, 1961-; Delclòs i Clanchet, Jordi, 1956-; Amick, Benjamin C.; Abma, Femke I.; Pidemunt, Gemma; Castaño, Juan R.; Bültmann, Ute; Serra, Consol

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000074

Responsiveness of the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (Spanish version) in a general working population

Citation

Ramada JM, Delclos GL, Amick BC 3rd, Abma FI, Pidemunt G, Castaño JR et al. Responsiveness of the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (Spanish version) in a general working population. J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;56(2):189-94. DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000074

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine the responsiveness of the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (Spanish version) (WRFQ-SpV) so that it could be used in evaluative studies. METHODS: A longitudinal survey was performed. Combinations of distribution- and anchor-based approaches were used. Five hypotheses were tested, examining validity of change scores. The consensus-based standards for the selection of health status measurement instruments (COSMIN) guided the study design. RESULTS: One hundred two participants (mean age, 47.3 years; SD = 10.3 years) completed the WRFQ-SpV twice, within a mean interval of 3.7 (SD = 1.8) months. Four hypotheses were confirmed and one was rejected. It was verified that the WRFQ-SpV was able to detect (true) changes over time./nCONCLUSION: Suggestive evidence about the possible use of the WRFQ-SpV with evaluative purposes was provided. More research is needed to examine the instrument responsiveness for groups whose health is stable or deteriorates.