Sentence examples for using two validated instruments from inspiring English sources

To describe changes in disease-specific and global quality of life (QOL) for children with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis at 6 months and 1 year after tonsillectomy using two validated instruments, the Tonsil and Adenoid Health Status Instrument (TAHSI) and the Child Health Questionaire-PF28 (CHQ-PF28).

We construct socio-emotional scales comparable across cohorts for both boys and girls, using two validated instruments for the measurement of child behaviour.

Furthermore, the information about sleep disturbance and day time sleepiness was collected by using two validated instruments previously used in several studies with a good correlation to objective sleep measurements [4, 31 33].

Participants had to find specific items and rate the shop before and after usage on perceived aesthetics and perceived usability, which were assessed using four validated instruments.

Neurologic impairment and mobility status were assessed in the survey using two validated self-report instruments which are included in each Registry update survey.

QOL was evaluated using two validated health-related QOL instruments, the Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System-Short Form (CARES-SF)[ 14] and the SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36)[ 15].

Upper GI symptom severity and HRQL were also assessed using two validated patient-reported outcome instruments, the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) [ 13] and the Quality of Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia (QOLRAD) questionnaire [ 14, 15].

Physical activity was divided into three levels of intensity (light, moderate and heavy) and reported in hours per week for leisure time, at home and at work, using two validated questionnaires; the Leisure Time Physical Activity Instrument (LTPAI) and Physical Activity at Home and Work Instrument (PAHWI) [ 20].

Two validated instruments were used to quantify information needs and preferences: the Educational Needs Assessment Tool ENATT, range 0-156, higher scores indicate higher educational needs) and the Autonomy Preference Index (API, range 0-100, higher scores indicate stronger preferences).

The first part consisted of a 21 item questionnaire designed to measure the dashboard's ease of use and acceptability derived from two validated instruments to measure users' evaluations of computer-based tools: the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) [ 42] and the WebQual instrument [ 43].

HLPC items were derived from two validated instruments (CAHPS; CAT) used for the assessment of health care provider health literacy communication skills [ 20, 21].