About The STARx Questionnaire
STARx Questionnaire is a self-administered tool created with strict survey development techniques by the STARx Program to measure transition readiness.
Versions of the STARx Questionnaire听
The STARx Questionnaire is a measure of overall transition readiness. The questionnaire contains three subdomains that focus on three different areas of transition related knowledge – communication with medical provider, disease knowledge, and self-management. There are three versions, depending on the setting. 1.听STARx Questionnaire Patients in Pediatric settings, 2听STARx Questionnaire Patients in Adult-focused settings and 3听STARx Questionnaire Parent version
Administering the STARx Questionnaire
The STARx Questionnaire Patients in Pediatric settings is a 3-domain, 18-item self-administered questionnaire. Patients can complete the STARx Questionnaire in 3 minutes on paper or on the computer. The STARx Questionnaire can be administered through our (requiring a guest ONYEN) or with a hard copy of the instrument.
Scoring the STARx Questionnaire
Each item is scored individually and worth a maximum of 5 points. Each item is answered by the patient on a 1 – 5 Likert scale and receive a corresponding score of 1 – 5 points for each item. Subdomain scores are combined to create a total score, ranging from 0 – 90. Individuals administering the STARx Questionnaire should familiarize themselves with the STARx Scoring Guide.
Using the STARx Questionnaire to Inform Care
The STARx Questionnaire is a brief instrument that can be used during appointments to check in with adolescents and young adults. Using our , reports can be printed immediately after the patient completes the survey. This allows for physicians to address problem areas and help improve patients’ transition readiness in real time.