Key result
The Bangla HeartQoL questionnaire demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.75) and responsiveness to change (effect sizes 0.23 to 0.68) in patients with CHD.
Why the study?
To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Bangla version of the HeartQoL health-related quality-of-life questionnaire specifically in patients with coronary heart disease.
Is the Bangla version of the HeartQoL questionnaire a valid and reliable measure of health-related quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease?
Population
945 patients with CHD admitted for PCI or CABG across 2 specialized cardiac hospitals in Bangladesh
Design
Cross-sectional and test-retest validation study
Authors
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Bangla HeartQoL shows validity and reliability in Bangladeshi CHD patients; extends prior validations but leaves open need for prospective confirmation before routine adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=945)
Yes
Is the Bangla version of the HeartQoL questionnaire a valid and reliable measure of health-related quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease?
The Bangla version of the HeartQoL questionnaire is a valid, reliable, and responsive tool for assessing health-related quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease in Bangladesh.
Uddin et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary heart disease (CHD) (n=945). Bangla version of the HeartQoL questionnaire was evaluated on Factor structure, internal consistency, and construct validity of Bangla HeartQoL. The Bangla HeartQoL questionnaire demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.75) and responsiveness to change (effect sizes 0.23 to 0.68) in patients with CHD.
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