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Sofia F. Garcia
Researcher at Northwestern University
Publications - 46
Citations - 2634
Sofia F. Garcia is an academic researcher from Northwestern University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System. The author has an hindex of 19, co-authored 35 publications receiving 2072 citations. Previous affiliations of Sofia F. Garcia include NorthShore University HealthSystem & Loyola University Chicago.
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Minimally important differences were estimated for six Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Cancer scales in advanced-stage cancer patients
TL;DR: This study is the first to address minimally important differences (MIDs) for PROMIS measures in advanced-stage cancer patients by combining anchor- and distribution-based methods and focusing on item response theory-based MIDs estimated on a T-score scale.
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Standardizing Patient-Reported Outcomes Assessment in Cancer Clinical Trials: A Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Initiative
Sofia F. Garcia,David Cella,Steven B. Clauser,Kathryn E. Flynn,Thomas E. Lad,Jin Shei Lai,Bryce B. Reeve,Ashley Wilder Smith,Arthur A. Stone,Kevin P. Weinfurt +9 more
TL;DR: The qualitative and quantitative methods by which PROMIS measures are being developed and adapted for use in clinical oncology research are outlined, including the formation and application of item response theory modeling.
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Measuring social health in the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS): item bank development and testing
Elizabeth A. Hahn,Robert F. DeVellis,Rita K. Bode,Sofia F. Garcia,Liana D. Castel,Susan V. Eisen,Hayden B. Bosworth,Allen W. Heinemann,Nan E. Rothrock,David Cella +9 more
TL;DR: This initial validation study resulted in revised item pools that are currently undergoing testing in new clinical samples and populations and EFA-, CFA- and IRT-guided item banks help provide increased measurement precision and flexibility.
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Environmental barriers and supports to everyday participation: A qualitative insider perspective from people with disabilities
Joy Hammel,Susan Magasi,Allen W. Heinemann,David B. Gray,Susan Stark,Pamela A. Kisala,Noelle E. Carlozzi,David S. Tulsky,David S. Tulsky,Sofia F. Garcia,Elizabeth A. Hahn +10 more
TL;DR: A conceptual framework to describe how environmental factors influence the participation of people with disabilities is developed, highlighting 8 domains of environmental facilitators and barriers and a transactional model showing the influence of environmental factors on participation at the micro, mesa, and macro levels.
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New English and Spanish social health measures will facilitate evaluating health determinants.
Elizabeth A. Hahn,Darren A. DeWalt,Rita K. Bode,Sofia F. Garcia,Robert F. DeVellis,Helena Correia,David Cella +6 more
TL;DR: Qualitative feedback supported the conceptualization of the Social Health domain framework (Social Function and Social Relationships subcomponents) and good evidence of criterion and construct validity was found.