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== Objective | == Objective == | ||
To measure the [[Quality of Life|quality of life]] of individuals and populations. | |||
== | The WHOQOL-100 was developed alongside the [[WHOQOL-BREF]] by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and published in 1995. It was developed over several years and from 15 centres around the world<ref name=":0">World Health Organisation. WHOQOL: Measuring Quality of Life. Available from https://www.who.int/healthinfo/survey/whoqol-qualityoflife/en/index1.html. Accessed 2 April 2020.</ref>. The questions stem from multiple statements about quality of life, health and well-being from people with and without disease, and health professionals<ref name=":0" />. It has been tested for reliability and vailidity<ref name=":0" />.<br> | ||
== Intended Population == | |||
Specific populations or groups with a particular disease, or general populations.<br> | |||
== Method of Use == | == Method of Use == | ||
The WHOQOL-100 is patient-reported questionnaire. It comprises 100 questions on the individual's perceptions of their health and well-being over the previous two weeks. Responses to questions are on a 1-5 Likert scale where 1 represents "disagree" or "not at all" and 5 represents "completely agree" or "extremely". | |||
The questions cover six domains of quality of life plus general QOL and health<ref name=":0" />: | |||
# Overall Quality of Life and General Health | |||
# Physical Health | |||
* Energy and fatigue | |||
* Pain and discomfort | |||
* Sleep and rest | |||
3. Psychological | |||
* Bodily image and appearance | |||
* Negative feelings | |||
* Positive feelings | |||
* Self-esteem | |||
* Thinking, learning, memory and concentration | |||
4. Level of Independence | |||
* Mobility | |||
* Activities of daily living | |||
* Dependence on medicinal substances and medical aids | |||
* Work capacity | |||
5. Social Relations | |||
* Personal relationships | |||
* Social support | |||
* Sexual activity | |||
6. Environment | |||
* Financial resources | |||
* Freedom, physical safety and security | |||
* Health and social care: accessibility and quality | |||
* Home environment | |||
* Opportunities for acquiring new information and skills | |||
* Participation in and opportunities for recreation/leisure | |||
* Physical environment (pollution/noise/traffic/climate) | |||
* Transport | |||
7. Spirituality/Religion/Personal beliefs | |||
* Religion/Spirituality/Personal beliefs (Single facet) | |||
== Reference<br> | == Reference == | ||
[https://www.who.int/healthinfo/survey/WHOQOL-100.pdf?ua=1 The WHO's WHOQOL-100]<br> | |||
== Evidence == | == Evidence == | ||
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=== Responsiveness === | === Responsiveness === | ||
=== Miscellaneous<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal;" class="Apple-style-span"></span> | === Miscellaneous<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal;" class="Apple-style-span"></span> === | ||
The WHOQOL-100 is available in more than 20 languages. | |||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Outcome Measures]] | |||
[[Category:Mental Health]] | |||
[[Category:Mental Health - Assessment and Examination]] | |||
[[Category:Mental Health - Outcome Measures]] | |||
[[Category:Global Health]] | |||
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Objective[edit | edit source]
To measure the quality of life of individuals and populations.
The WHOQOL-100 was developed alongside the WHOQOL-BREF by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and published in 1995. It was developed over several years and from 15 centres around the world[1]. The questions stem from multiple statements about quality of life, health and well-being from people with and without disease, and health professionals[1]. It has been tested for reliability and vailidity[1].
Intended Population[edit | edit source]
Specific populations or groups with a particular disease, or general populations.
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
The WHOQOL-100 is patient-reported questionnaire. It comprises 100 questions on the individual's perceptions of their health and well-being over the previous two weeks. Responses to questions are on a 1-5 Likert scale where 1 represents "disagree" or "not at all" and 5 represents "completely agree" or "extremely".
The questions cover six domains of quality of life plus general QOL and health[1]:
- Overall Quality of Life and General Health
- Physical Health
- Energy and fatigue
- Pain and discomfort
- Sleep and rest
3. Psychological
- Bodily image and appearance
- Negative feelings
- Positive feelings
- Self-esteem
- Thinking, learning, memory and concentration
4. Level of Independence
- Mobility
- Activities of daily living
- Dependence on medicinal substances and medical aids
- Work capacity
5. Social Relations
- Personal relationships
- Social support
- Sexual activity
6. Environment
- Financial resources
- Freedom, physical safety and security
- Health and social care: accessibility and quality
- Home environment
- Opportunities for acquiring new information and skills
- Participation in and opportunities for recreation/leisure
- Physical environment (pollution/noise/traffic/climate)
- Transport
7. Spirituality/Religion/Personal beliefs
- Religion/Spirituality/Personal beliefs (Single facet)
Reference[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Reliability[edit | edit source]
Validity[edit | edit source]
Responsiveness[edit | edit source]
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
The WHOQOL-100 is available in more than 20 languages.
Links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 World Health Organisation. WHOQOL: Measuring Quality of Life. Available from https://www.who.int/healthinfo/survey/whoqol-qualityoflife/en/index1.html. Accessed 2 April 2020.
