Using the Work Limitations Questionnaire in Patients with a Chronic Condition in the Netherlands

Overview

Journal J Occup Environ Med

Specialty Environmental Health

Date 2012 Sep 22

PMID 22995808

Citations 9

Authors

Joan A C Verhoef

Harald S Miedema

Inge Bramsen

Marij E Roebroeck

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Abstract

Objective: To examine the intelligibility and psychometric properties of the modified Dutch language version of the Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) (WLQ-mdlv).

Methods: Employed patients with a physical chronic condition completed the WLQ-mdlv, the Work Ability Index, and the 36-item short form health survey. Intelligibility, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and external construct validity of the WLQ-mdlv were assessed.

Results: In 125 patients, the WLQ-mdlv showed improved intelligibility for a Dutch population. With Cronbach α coefficients more than .80, squared weighted κ of 0.63 or more (individual items), intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.83 or more (WLQ scales), a minimal detectable change of four points (WLQ index), and negative correlations with the Work Ability Index and related 36-item short form health survey scales reliability and external construct validity of the WLQ-mdlv were confirmed.

Conclusion: The WLQ-mdlv is an intelligible, reliable, and valid instrument for evaluating work limitations in employees with a chronic condition in the Netherlands.

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