Overview
Below are the details for the DVT-LSI measure:
MEASURE NAME:
Deep Vein Thrombosis Leg Symptom Index (DVT-LSI)
VERSION:
1
NUMBER OF ITEMS:
7
PATIENT POPULATION:
Patients 18 and older with deep vein thrombosis
RECALL PERIOD:
Past 7 days
RESPONSE SCALE:
5 point Likert-type scale
DATA COLLECTION:
Paper and electronic
ADMINISTRATION:
Self-administration and interview when applicable
SUBSCALE DOMAINS:
Not available
TIME FOR COMPLETION:
5 minutes
SCORING:
Included on measure
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Language Availability
Available translations of the DVT-LSI can be obtained by registering for permission. Users are not permitted to translate the DVT-LSI without permission from FACIT.org. Permission from FACIT.org to translate the DVT-LSI may also be contingent upon timeline expectations and availability of FACIT staff. Translations must undergo a rigorous methodology under the guidance of FACIT.org which includes multiple translators, QA steps and cognitive interviews with patients. For commercial use, FACITtrans is the approved translation vendor to translate the FACIT measurement system.
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Licensing
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Selected References
Hudgens SA, Cella D, Caprini CA, Caprini JA. Deep vein thrombosis: validation of a patient-reported leg symptom index. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2003 Dec 15;1:76. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-1-76. PMID: 14675486; PMCID: PMC317368.
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