The Quality of Well-being Scale: rationale for a single quality of life index

1993 ◽  
pp. 65-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Kaplan ◽  
John P. Anderson ◽  
Theodore G. Ganiats
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

scholarly journals Validation study of the Multicultural Quality of Life Index (MQLI) in a Peruvian sample

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt I Schwartz ◽  
María I Zapata-Vega ◽  
Juan E Mezzich ◽  
Guido Mazzotti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

OBJETIVE: The Multicultural Quality of Life Index is a concise instrument for comprehensive, culture-informed, and self-rated assessment of health-related quality of life. It is composed of 10 items (from physical well-being to global perception of quality of life). Each item is rated on a 10-point scale. The objective was to evaluate the reliability (test-retest), internal structure, discriminant validity, and feasibility of the Multicultural Quality of Life Index in Lima, Peru. METHOD: The reliability was studied in general medical patients (n = 30) hospitalized in a general medical ward. The Multicultural Quality of Life Index was administered in two occasions and the correlation coefficients ("r") between both interviews were calculated. Its discriminant validity was studied statistically comparing the average score in a group of patients with AIDS (with presumed lower quality of life, n = 50) and the average score in a group of dentistry students and professionals (with presumed higher quality of life, n = 50). Data on its applicability and internal structure were compiled from the 130 subjects. RESULTS: A high reliability correlation coefficient (r = 0.94) was found for the total score. The discriminant validity study found a significant difference between mean total score in the samples of presumed higher (7.66) and lower (5.32) quality of life. The average time to complete the Multicultural Quality of Life Index was less than 4 minutes and was reported by the majority of subjects as easily applicable. A high Cronbach's a (0.88) was also documented. CONCLUSIONS: The results reported that the Multicultural Quality of Life Index is reliable, has a high internal consistency, is capable of discriminating groups of presumed different quality of life levels, is quite efficient, and easy to use.

scholarly journals Predictive model estimating the decrease of postoperative gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) in patients after elective laparoscopic sigmoid resection for diverticular disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Posabella ◽  
Daniel Christian Steinemann ◽  
Raoul André Droeser ◽  
Nadshathra Varathan ◽  
Selin Göksu Ayçiçek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Predictive Model ◽  
Diverticular Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
Gastrointestinal Quality Of Life

Abstract Background Growing consideration in quality of life (QoL) has changed the therapeutic strategy in patients suffering from diverticular disease. Patients’ well-being plays a crucial role in the decision-making process. However, there is a paucity of studies investigating patients’ or surgery-related factors influencing the postoperative gastrointestinal function. The aim of this study was to investigate in a predictive model patients or surgical variables that allow better estimation of the postoperative gastrointestinal QoL. Methods This observational study retrospectively analyzed patients undergoing elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis between 2004 and 2017. The one-time postoperative QoL was assessed with the gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) in 2019. A linear regression model with stepwise selection has been applied to all patients and surgery-related variables. Results Two hundred seventy-two patients with a mean age of 62.30 ± 9.74 years showed a mean GIQLI of 116.39±18.25 at a mean follow-up time of 90.4±33.65 months. Women (n=168) reported a lower GIQLI compared to male (n=104; 112.85±18.79 vs 122.11±15.81, p<0.001). Patients with pre-operative cardiovascular disease (n=17) had a worse GIQLI (106.65 ±22.58 vs 117.08±17.66, p=0.010). Finally, patients operated less than 5 years ago (n=63) showed a worse GIQLI compared to patients operated more than 5 years ago (n=209; 111.98±19.65 vs 117.71±17.63, p=0.014). Conclusions Female gender and the presence of pre-operative cardiovascular disease are predictive for a decreased postoperative gastrointestinal QoL. Furthermore, patients’ estimation of gastrointestinal functioning seems to improve up to 5 years after surgery. Graphical abstract

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS BY MWQOLI METHOD

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNA SHAMANADZE ◽  
TAMAR KANDASHVILI ◽  
IRMA TCHOKHONELIDZE
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Esrd Patients

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the global problem. This disease has negative effect on patients' quality of life. Worldwide the Missoula-VITAS Quality of Life Index scale (MVQOLI) is used for examinations of the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to examine QoL in hemodialysis patients using the Missoula-VITAS Quality of Life Index-15 (MVQOLI-15) in one dialysis center in Tbilisi, Georgia. The sample study consisted of 272 patients (12 female, 160 male; age 18-80) undergoing hemodialysis. Data were collected by MVQOLI. The total MVQOLI-15 score in our study was 16.43, which is slightly above the middle of the index scale. The majority of HD patients rate their QoL as “Fair”. Interpersonal relationships, well-being, and transcendental experiences are factors that have a greater impact on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients than other factors. The study should be expanded and conducted not only in hemodialysis patients but also in CKD and ESRD patients in order to provide adequate intervention as soon as their quality of life deteriorates.

Quality-of-life index: Implications for prognosis in colorectal cancer

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 16032-16032
Author(s):  
R. Neelam ◽  
C. G. Lis ◽  
D. L. Citrin ◽  
S. Williams ◽  
P. G. Vashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
The Impact

16032 Background: Quality of Life (QoL) assessment is important to evaluate the impact of disease and treatment in patients with advanced cancer. Recently, it has been hypothesized that patient satisfaction with their QoL may have a prognostic role in cancer, however, there is little evidence in the literature to support this view. The Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI) is one such instrument. QLI defines QoL as a person’s sense of well-being that stems from satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the areas of life that are important to him/her. The purpose of this study was to determine whether baseline QLI would predict length of survival in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing care in a non-clinical trial setting. Methods: We examined a case series of 177 colorectal cancer patients treated at Cancer Treatment Centers of America between 04/01 and 11/04. QLI measures global QoL and QoL in four major subscales: health and physical, social and economic, psychological and spiritual, and family. All scores range from 0 to 30 with higher scores indicating better QoL. QLI subscales were dichotomized at the median to split the patient population into 2 distinct groups. Kaplan Meier method with Log Rank test was used to calculate survival. Results: Of 177 patients, 46 were newly diagnosed and 131 had prior treatment history. The median age was 53 years (range 25– 85 years). 8 patients had stage I disease, 16 stage II, 51 stage III, and 77 stage IV. Table 1 describes the median survival for all QLI subscales. Conclusions: Baseline levels of patient satisfaction with their health and physical functioning provided useful prognostic information in colorectal cancer. Interestingly, the other subscales that evaluate various existential and economic issues did not provide statistically significant differences in survival. These findings need to be evaluated further to ascertain which subscales of QLI have a role in predicting patients’ prognosis. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

HRCA Quality of Life Index

1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
John N. Morris ◽  
Samy Suissa ◽  
Sylvia Sherwood ◽  
Susan M. Wright ◽  
David Greer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

Refluxsymptomatik – kein Unterschied in Ausprägung und Schweregrad bei Patienten mit und ohne funktionell bewiesene gastroösophageale Refluxerkrankung

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Grechenig ◽  
Ricarda Gruber ◽  
Michael Weitzendorfer ◽  
Burkhard H. A. von Rahden ◽  
Bernhard Widmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Demeester Score ◽  
Gastroösophageale Refluxerkrankung ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Patienten mit gastroösophagealem Reflux (GERD) leiden oft sehr unter der Symptomatik. Im Rahmen unserer Studie galt es deshalb herauszufinden, ob sich die Lebensqualität und die Symptome bei Patienten mit objektiv nachgewiesener GERD von Patienten ohne funktionell bewiesenes Korrelat unterscheidet. Material und Methoden Eingeschlossen wurden alle Patienten mit typischer Refluxsymptomatik, die 2017 an unserer Abteilung für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie hinsichtlich des Vorliegens einer GERD abgeklärt wurden. Alle Patienten erhielten eine hochauflösende Manometrie, 24-h-Impedanz-pH-Metrie und eine Gastroskopie. Die Lebensqualität wurde mittels Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) und die gastrointestinale Symptomatik mittels einer Symptomcheckliste (SCL) evaluiert. Mittels SCL wurde die Schwere und Intensität von 14 verschiedenen Symptomen eruiert. Basierend auf den Resultaten der 24-h-pH-Impedanzmessung wurden die Patienten in 2 Gruppen eingeteilt – Patienten mit gastroösophagealer Refluxerkrankung und Patienten mit rein funktioneller Symptomatik ohne organisches Korrelat. Diese Gruppen wurden miteinander verglichen. Ergebnisse Ein vollständiger Datensatz war bei 162 Patienten verfügbar, wovon 86 Patienten (52,2%) objektiv an Reflux erkrankt waren (DeMeester-Mittelwert: 37,85; SD ± 29,11) und 76 Patienten (46,1%) einen unauffälligen DeMeester-Score (Mittelwert: 7,01; SD ± 4,09) aufwiesen. Zwischen diesen beiden Gruppen konnte kein signifikanter Unterschied in der Lebensqualität gefunden werden (Mittelwert GIQLI von GERD-Patienten: 94,81; SD ± 22,40; Mittelwert GIQLI von Patienten mit rein funktionellen Symptomen: 95,26; SD ± 20,33; p = 0,988). Außerdem konnte kein signifikanter Unterschied in der Symptomwahrnehmung der Patienten gefunden werden (Mittelwert SCL-Score von Refluxpatienten: 46,97; SD ± 29,23; Mittelwert SCL-Score bei Patienten mit rein funktioneller Symptomatik 48,03; SD ± 29,17; p = 0,827). Schlussfolgerung Patienten mit funktionellen Refluxbeschwerden unterscheiden sich hinsichtlich des Leidensdrucks nicht von Patienten mit objektiv bewiesener Refluxerkrankung. Eine Differenzierung zwischen gastroösophagealer Refluxerkrankung und funktionellen Refluxsymptomen ist nur mittels Funktionsdiagnostik möglich.

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