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Element Type
Common Data Element
NIH Toolbox Sensation Domain Vision Measure Vision-Related Quality of Life Survey - Difficulty going up stairs scale
NIHTBVRQLDiffGoUpStairsScl
Short Description
Scale for difficulty going up or down steps, stairs, or curbs because of their eyesight, as part of the NIH Toolbox Sensation Domain Vision Measure Vision-Related Quality of Life Survey
Definition
Scale for difficulty going up or down steps, stairs, or curbs because of their eyesight, as part of the NIH Toolbox Sensation Domain Vision Measure Vision-Related Quality of Life Survey
 

Biomedical Terminologies and Standards

Notes
Question 10
Creation Date
2016-06-09
Historical Notes
References
Copyright 2006-2012 National Institutes of Health and Northwestern University. http://www.nihtoolbox.org/WhatAndWhy/Sensation/Vision/Pages/NIH-Toolbox-Vision-Related-Quality-of-Life-Survey.aspx

Data Type
Alphanumeric
Input Restrictions
Single Pre-Defined Value Selected
Pre-Defined Values
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
The NIH Toolbox Vision-Related Quality of Life Survey assesses an individuals self-reported quality of life related to visual function in six different areas: color vision, distance vision, near vision, ocular symptoms, psycho-social, and role performance. The participant responds to 53 questions, most of which start with, How much, To what extent, or How much of a problem, choosing from a list of answer options ranging from Not difficult at all, to Very difficult. This survey is recommended for ages 18-85 and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Unable to go up or down steps, stairs, or curbs because of another reason=6;Unable to do because of eyesight=5;Very difficult=4;Somewhat difficult=3;A little bit difficult=2;Not difficult at all=1
Preferred Question Text
Answer the questions thinking of your vision as it is when corrected by any glasses or contact lenses that you usually use. Because of your eyesight, how difficult is it for you to go up or down steps, stairs, or curbs?
Category Groups and Classifications
DiseaseDomainSub-Domain
Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes and End Points Physical Function
General (For all diseases) Assessments and Examinations Physical/Neurological Examination

Classification

Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation :
Supplemental
Epidemiology :
Supplemental
General (For all diseases) :
Supplemental
Acute Hospitalized :
Supplemental
Concussion/Mild TBI :
Supplemental
Keywords
Vision_Related_Quality_of_Life , Vision , NIH_Toolbox , Sensation , VRQOL
Labels
Effective Date
Until Date
Last Change Date
Tue May 08 11:24:32 EDT 2018
See Also
Submitting Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Submitting Contact Name
Malaika Schwartz
Submitting Contact Information
mschwartz@sapient.com
Steward Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Steward Contact Name
Olga Vovk
Steward Contact Information
olga.vovk@nih.gov
NINDS ID

Change History