Sample projects
Asthma Outcomes Assessment
Dr. Paulsen conducted a study in 2007-8 to help develop a comprehensive asthma patient-reported outcomes (PRO) assessment with input from patients and clinical experts. Self-reported adult asthma sufferers participated in focus groups or individual cognitive item debriefing interviews to discuss how asthma impacts their health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and provide feedback on a preliminary set of asthma impact survey items and prototype patient report. An Expert Advisory Panel including asthma clinical specialists and measurement professionals was convened to review results from the focus group and cognitive interview studies and make recommendations for final survey and report development. Incorporating input from patients, clinicians, and measurement experts in the early stages of product development improved the construct validity of this PRO measure and enhance its practical application in healthcare.
Learn More:
Turner-Bowker D.M., Saris-Baglama R.N., DeRosa M.A., Paulsen C.A., & Bransfield C.P. (2009, December 1). Using qualitative research to inform the development of a comprehensive outcomes assessment for asthma. The Patient: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, 2(4): 1-14. Read abstract
