Bandung, Indonesia — A vital breakthrough from Universitas Padjadjaran is making it easier to understand how Indonesians truly feel about their health. Researchers have successfully adapted and validated the Indonesian version of the PROMIS Global Health Scale v1.2, a global standard for measuring physical, mental, and social well-being.
Led by Dr. Vitriana Biben from the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, the study ensured that the tool was culturally appropriate, accurate, and easy to understand for Indonesian patients. The team tested the questionnaire on patients and health professionals at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital and confirmed its validity through psychometric analysis.
“This gives us a reliable way to hear the patient’s voice, not just count their symptoms,” said Dr. Biben. “It helps doctors and policymakers make more informed decisions.”
The PROMIS tool allows healthcare providers to assess treatment outcomes beyond clinical results, capturing how patients feel in their everyday lives. It can be used in both primary care and specialist clinics and is especially helpful in measuring mental health, pain, fatigue, and social functioning.
Its simple design and low cost mean it can be deployed in both urban hospitals and remote clinics, helping to improve health equity across regions. The data collected can also be used for national health surveys, academic research, and public health planning.
By improving patient-centered care and data-driven decision-making, the study advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). It marks Unpad’s innovation in public health tools and amplifies its contributions in the THE Impact Rankings.
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