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J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 71:220-224 doi:10.1136/jnnp.71.2.220
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Can item response theory reduce patient burden when measuring health status in neurological disorders? Results from Rasch analysis of the SF-36 physical functioning scale (PF-10)

Table 3

Mean (SEM) calibrations and strata for PF-10 based on the ALS-HPS sample (n=446)

n Average item calibration (logit) SEM Infit statistic Strata Item order in population survey
Vigorous activities 278 3.31 0.18 −0.7 7 10
Walking more than a mile 277 0.65 0.13 0.0 6 7
Moderate activities 275 0.58 0.13 −1.7 6 5
Lifting or carrying groceries 278 0.42 0.13 −0.3 5 6
Climbing several flights of stairs 277 0.40 0.13 0.5 5 9
Bending, kneeling, or stooping 279 −0.29 0.13 −0.5 4 8
Walking half a mile 276 −0.48 0.13 −1.7 3 4
Bathing or dressing 281 −1.14 0.12 6.3 2 2
Climbing one flight of stairs 278 −1.66 0.13 −2.4 1 3
Walking 100 yards 272 −1.80 0.13 −1.6 1 1

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