Overview

The PedsQL™ Family Impact Module measures parents' self-reported physical, emotional, social, and cognitive functioning; communication; and worry. The module also measures parent-reported daily family activities and family relationships. Sub-scales to assess the impact of the child's health on parent worry or concern and limitations in meeting their own needs can be used.

Scoring and Interpretation

Total score range 0–100. Total and summary scores were calculated as the sum of all items divided by the number of items answered. Higher scores indicate less worry.

Citation

Varni, James W, Sandra A Sherman, Tasha M Burwinkle, Paige E Dickinson, and Pamela Dixon. 2004. “The PedsQL Family Impact Module: Preliminary Reliability and Validity.” Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2(1)55.

Context and Applications to Child Nutrition

Ghana

Zuurmond, Maria, David O’Banion, Melissa Gladstone, Sandra Carsamar, Marko Kerac, Marjolein Baltussen, Cally J. Tann, Gifty Gyamah Nyante, and Sarah Polack. 2018. "Evaluating the Impact of a Community-Based Parent Training Programme for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Ghana." PLoS ONE 13(9): e0202096.

Adaptations

Zuurmond 2018 modified after cognitive field testing in three sites.

Formative Research

Cognitive Interviews/Pilot Testing