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[Methodological considerations for evaluating quality of life].

Elizabeth Velarde-Jurado1, Carlos Avila-Figueroa

  • 1Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Doctor Márquez 162, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, 06720, México, D. F., México.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|October 23, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This review covers quality of life assessment methods, crucial for aging populations and chronic conditions. It highlights the need for valid instruments to measure physical, mental, and social well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Sciences
  • Psychometrics

Context:

  • Aging population and increased survival rates lead to complex health needs.
  • The World Health Organization's definition of health expanded beyond disease absence.
  • Quality of life assessment is vital for understanding patient well-being.

Purpose:

  • To review methods and principles for quality of life assessment.
  • To present an inventory of 126 quality of life questionnaires.
  • To emphasize the need for valid and reliable assessment instruments.

Summary:

  • Quality of life assessment encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being.
  • Factors like pain, disability, and personal experiences influence perceived health.
  • Multidimensionality and subjectivity necessitate robust measurement tools.

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Impact:

  • Facilitates comprehensive patient assessment.
  • Supports the use of quality of life measures in clinical trials.
  • Enhances health services research through validated instruments.