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Development of the World Health Organization WHOQOL-BREF Quality of Life Assessment (Development of the WHOQOL-BREF Quality of Life Assessment).

Authors :
THE WHOQOL GROUP
Source :
Psychological Medicine; May1998, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p551-558, 8p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Background. The paper reports on the development of the WHOQOL-BREF, an abbreviated version of the WHOQOL-100 quality of life assessment. Method. The WHOQOL-BREF was derived from data collected using the WHOQOL-100. It produces scores for four domains related to quality of life: physical health, psychological, social relationships and environment. It also includes one facet on overall quality of life and general health. Results. Domain scores produced by the WHOQOL-BREF correlate highly (0·89 or above) with WHOQOL-100 domain scores (calculated on a four domain structure). WHOQOL-BREF domain scores demonstrated good discriminant validity, content validity, internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Conclusion. These data suggest that the WHOQOL-BREF provides a valid and reliable alternative to the assessment of domain profiles using the WHOQOL-100. It is envisaged that the WHOQOL-BREF will be most useful in studies that require a brief assessment of quality of life, for example, in large epidemiological studies and clinical trials where quality of life is of interest. In addition, the WHOQOL-BREF may be of use to health professionals in the assessment and evaluation of treatment efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00332917
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Psychological Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19649452
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291798006667