Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire 12+ v1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Usability testing of the electronic version of the self-administered RQLQ(S)+12 in adults.
IRAS ID
186030
Contact name
David Price
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Mapi S.A.S.
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 0 months, 29 days
Research summary
An electronic version of 28 - item Standarised Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ12+) was developed to measure the functional problems that patients, 18 years and older, with rhinoconjunctivitis experience in their daily lives. It has been fully validated and has strong measurement properties for use in both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. All the validation studies of this questionnaire have been conducted using the original paper versions.
This is a UK centred, single visit, usability testing study evaluating how patients interpret the instructions, content and response options using electronic online version of the RQLQ12+ questionnaire designed to assess the quality of life in patients with hayfever.
The study visit (lasting approximately 1 hour)will comprise completion of 28-item online version of the RQLQ12+ questionnaire on smartphone without any assistance, and identify any parts of the process of completing the questionnaire the participant had difficulty understanding.If such parts are identified the investigator will discuss with the patient the best way to make each one clearer and more accurate. The investigator will make a note of the following:
a) Was the patient able to complete the questionnaires unaided?
b) Parts of the presentation that were not crystal clear and suggestions for modification.The interviews will be recorded into digital, audio files. The interview recordings will be transcribed verbatim and patient anonymity will be preserved by removing all patient identifiers.
Eligible patients will be aged 18 - 70 years old with rhinoconjunctivitis diagnosis. The aim is to recruit 10 patients from 1 primary care site.
REC name
London - Chelsea Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/1354
Date of REC Opinion
27 Jul 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion