Maria Conceição Farinha
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Maria Conceição Farinha has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ana Paula Fontes
Escola Superior de Saúde, Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute (ABC-Ri), Universidade do Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
1 shared publication - Anabela Ribeiro
School of Health, Gambelas Campus, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
1 shared publication - João Pinheiro
Imaging Department, University of Algarve-Centre for Health Studies, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
1 shared publication - Luis Pedro Ribeiro
Imaging Department, University of Algarve-Centre for Health Studies, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
1 shared publication - Maria Adelaide Paiva
School of Health, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
1 shared publication - Maria Augusta Ferreira
School of Health, University of Algarve, Portugal
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 15 April 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Proceedings
- Vol. 99 (1) , 9
Interpretation of Many-Valuedness in Quality-of-Life Instruments
Assessment instruments for functioning in general and quality of life in particular often involve discrete scales with three, four, or five values, or Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) with a range 0–100. VAS scales often need to be downsized and discretized using intervals or clusters. Cutoff points for these intervals/clusters need to be carefully selected and justified. Our objective was to underline the importance of providing clear interpretations of many-valuedness appearing in quality-of-life (QoL) instruments, and to present a methodology for the provision of such clearness. Doing so, we view QoL scales as originating within the World Health Organization (WHO).
- 15 April 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Proceedings
- Vol. 99 (1) , 9
Open AccessInterpretation of Many-Valuedness in Quality-of-Life Instruments
Assessment instruments for functioning in general and quality of life in particular often involve discrete scales with three, four, or five values, or Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) with a range 0–100. VAS scales often need to be downsized and discretized using intervals or clusters. Cutoff points for these intervals/clusters need to be carefully selected and justified. Our objective was to underline the importance of providing clear interpretations of many-valuedness appearing in quality-of-life (QoL) instruments, and to present a methodology for the provision of such clearness. Doing so, we view QoL scales as originating within the World Health Organization (WHO).