Measuring positive affect and well-being after spinal cord injury: Development and psychometric characteristics of the SCI-QOL Positive Affect and Well-being bank and short form

This study created a new way to measure positive feelings and well-being specifically for people with spinal cord injuries. It's called the SCI-QOL Positive Affect & Well-being (PAWB) item bank. The researchers asked patients and experts for their opinions to make sure the questions were relevant. They tested the questions with a large group of people with SCI to make sure the tool was accurate and reliable. The result is a measurement tool that can be used in different ways, including a short version and a computer-based adaptive test, to assess positive emotions and well-being in individuals with SCI.

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  The SCI-QOL PAWB bank is a reliable and valid way to measure positive emotions and well-being in people with spinal cord injuries.
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  The item bank can be used as a computer adaptive test (CAT) or as a short form, providing flexibility in how it is administered.
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  The SCI-QOL PAWB scores are comparable to Neuro-QOL Positive Affect and Well-being scores, allowing for comparisons across different conditions and studies.