Department of Medical Social Sciences

Outcomes Measurement and Survey Core


The OMSC provides expertise on the best ways to measure outcomes derived by self-report, and serves as a central resource for state-of-the-science instruments and measurement methods.
We also provide in-house research support services for translation, collection and analysis of outcomes and survey data.

Selected Publications

Eremenco, S., Cella, D.et al. (2005). A comprehensive method for the translation and cross-cultural validation of health status questionnaires.Link to article abstract in PubMed

Irwin, D. E., Varni, J. W. et al. (2009). Cognitive interviewing methodology in the development of a pediatric item bank.  Link to full article in PubMed Central

Krumholz, Harlan M. Commentary: Real-world Imperative of Outcomes Research. JAMA. 2011;306(7):754-755.doi:10.1001/jama.2011.1170
Extract of article

Lohr, K. N. (2002). Assessing health status and quality-of-life instruments. Link to article abstract in PubMed

Wild, D., Grove, A., et al. (2005). Principles of Good Practice for the Translation and Cultural Adaptation Process for Patient reported outcomes. Link to article abstract in PubMed

Yost, K. J., Webster, K., et al. (2010). Acceptability of the talking touchscreen for health literacy assessment  Link to article abstract in PubMed

Contact Elizabeth Hahn
Associate Professor
Department of Medical Social Sciences
T: 312-503-9804
e-hahn@northwestern.edu

Computer-based Tools

Assessment Center
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Talking Touchscreen
Hahn, E. A., et al. (2010). Literacy-fair measurement Abstract in PubMed

Events-
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Read more about OMSC in the March 2011 Feinberg School of Medicine Research Newsletter.
(article on pg. 3)

 

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