Table 9 Discriminant Validity of the ITQOL: Comparison of mean (s.d.) ITQOL scales scores (s.d.) for the NICU and healthy baby samples
| Â | NICU | Healthy | Effect size | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Infant Scales | (n = 952) | (n = 387) | Â | Â |
Physical Abilities | 92.7 (20) | 97.2 (13) | -.25 | <.001 |
Growth and Development | 89.5 (16) | 94.5 (10) | -.35 | <.001 |
Bodily Pain/Discomfort | 86.4 (18) | 88.0 (15) | -.09 | .540 |
Temperament and Moods | 80.3 (12) | 82.0 (10) | -.15 | .050 |
General Behavior | 73.4 (16) | 75.6 (15) | -.14 | .022 |
Getting Along with Others | 73.8 (12) | 76.4 (11) | -.23 | <.001 |
General Health Perceptions | 73.1 (18) | 80.9 (13) | -.46 | <.001 |
Parent scales | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Impact-emotional | 80.5 (19) | 85.1 (15) | -.26 | <.001 |
Impact-time | 86.3 (19) | 90.0 (15) | -.21 | .003 |
Mental Health | 73.7 (17) | 75.3 (15) | -.09 | .246 |
General Health | 77.3 (22) | 80.5 (20) | -.15 | .044 |
Family cohesion | 76.7 (21) | 78.8 (19) | -.10 | .255 |