Psychometric properties of the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument (WHOQoL-BREF) in alcoholic males: A pilot study

Lima, Ana Flávia Barros da Silva; Fleck, Marcelo Pio de Almeida; Pechansky, Flávio; Boni, Raquel Brandini De; Sukop, P.

doi:10.1007/s11136-004-5327-1

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“…WHOQOL-BREF is comparable to WHOQOL-100 in terms of discriminant validity and internal consistency [33] and it is superior to an array of other possible tools in its ability to identify subjective aspects of OQOL without becoming disorder-specific [15,40]. Good reliability was also reported for both international and Italian version [41][42][43].…”

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Quality of life, alcohol detoxification and relapse: Is quality of life a predictor of relapse or only a secondary outcome measure?

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Quality of life, alcohol detoxification and relapse: Is quality of life a predictor of relapse or only a secondary outcome measure?

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“…The psychometric properties of the WHOQOL-BREF [25] derived from the WHOQOL-100 [26] have been previously evaluated in different cultures and societies [27,28]. The Chinese version of WHOQOL-BREF consists of 26 items and includes two aspects (Q1 as general QOL and Q2 as general health) and four domains: physical domain (D1, 7 items), psychological domain (D2, 6 items), social interaction domain (D3, 3 items) and environmental domain (D4, 8 items).…”

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The influence of health-promoting lifestyles on the quality of life of retired workers in a medium-sized city of Northeastern China

Zhang

Tong

Ueda

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Environ Health Prev Med

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Objectives The aim of this study was to clarify the actual state of retired workers' lifestyles and quality of life (QOL) in a medium-sized city of Northeastern China and to assess the relationship between these according to differences between gender groups. Methods The Chinese version of the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II), the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and demographic variables were used to measure 343 (aged 50-79 years) retired workers' lifestyles and QOL. The results were analyzed using the t test, one-way analysis of variance, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results Among the six lifestyle subscales of HPLP-II, the highest mean score was for Interpersonal Relations (IR) and the lowest was for Health Responsibility (HR), which has not been reported previously. The youngest group (50-60 years) had higher scores for lifestyles and QOL than the other age groups. When the results were analyzed based on financial situation, the lowest income group (below ¥2000) had the poorest scores. Analysis according to gender group revealed different tendencies for the scores of lifestyle and QOL, as well as in the multiple regression analysis between variables. Conclusion Our results suggest that an effective approach to maintain a desirable lifestyle and QOL for retired workers at the regional level would be to introduce daily activities to improve HR and to maintain and enhance social support for the low-income populations. Further research is needed to understand the complex causal pathways between regional health and welfare factors, health behavior, and QOL.

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“…Conventional scales such as the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), which has Physical Function, Role Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health, Vitality, Social Function, Role Emotional, and Mental Health subscales and focuses more on health-related QOL, have demonstrated significant convergence with the WHOQOL-100 and other medical and mental health scales [11]. However, scales based solely on medical and mental health may have limited utility in complicated rehabilitation populations for which assessment of environment and independence are important.…”

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Reliability and validity of World Health Organization Quality of Life-100 in homeless substance-dependent veteran population

Garcia-Rea¹

2008

JRRD

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Abstract-The number of homeless individuals and specifically homeless veterans is increasing. Accurate assessment of quality of life is an important need in working with this population because of the myriad problems encountered. However, the reliability and validity of quality-of-life instruments have not been assessed in this population. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the U.S. version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-100 in a homeless veteran population. Results found adequate internal consistency for all domain and most facet scores, while test-retest stability varied for the facet scores. We confirmed validity by using subsamples with physical, emotional, and social problems and by comparing scores from populations that returned to the community with employment and housing. Limitations and directions for future study are discussed.

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Psychometric properties of the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument (WHOQoL-BREF) in alcoholic males: A pilot study

Abstract: The WHOQoL instrument proved to be satisfactory for evaluating quality of life in this sample.

Cited by 81 publications

References 21 publications

Quality of life, alcohol detoxification and relapse: Is quality of life a predictor of relapse or only a secondary outcome measure?

Quality of life, alcohol detoxification and relapse: Is quality of life a predictor of relapse or only a secondary outcome measure?

The influence of health-promoting lifestyles on the quality of life of retired workers in a medium-sized city of Northeastern China

Reliability and validity of World Health Organization Quality of Life-100 in homeless substance-dependent veteran population

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