Validation and reliability of the Abbreviated World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF) in the hospitalized trauma population

Kruithof, Nena; Haagsma, Juanita A.; Karabatzakis, Maria; Cnossen, Maryse C.; Munter, Leonie de; Ree, Cornelis L. P. van de; Jongh, Mariska A. C. de; Polinder, Suzanne

doi:10.1016/j.injury.2018.08.016

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“…Concurrently, MetS significantly lowers individuals’ quality of life (QOL) [ 3 - 6 ], which is defined as one’s level of acceptance in relation to the ideals, interests, expectations, and norms of one’s culture and value system [ 7 ]. Health-related QOL, in particular, is a personal evaluation of the physical and psychological impact of a disorder [ 8 ]. Although patients use this indicator to demonstrate their satisfaction level with their own functionality, scholars use it to analyze the average health level and the impact of health care among a wide range of populations [ 6 ].…”

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Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Lee

Kang

2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background The health behaviors of young adults lag behind those of other age groups, and active health management is needed to improve health behaviors and prevent chronic diseases. In addition, developing good lifestyle habits earlier in life could reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) later on. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the e-Motivate4Change program, for which health apps and wearable devices were selected based on user needs. The program was developed for the prevention and management of MetS in young adults. Methods This experimental study used a nonequivalent control group. In total, 59 students from 2 universities in Daegu, Korea participated in the study (experimental group n=30; control group n=29). Data were collected over 4 months, from June 1 to September 30, 2018. The experimental group received a 12-week e-Motivate4Change program intervention, and the control group received MetS education and booklets without the e-Motivate4Change program intervention. Results After the program, the experimental group had significantly higher scores for health-related lifestyle (t=3.86; P<.001) and self-efficacy (t=6.00; P<.001) than did the control group. Concerning BMI, there were significant effects by group (F=1.01; P<.001) and for the group × time interaction (F=4.71; P=.034). Concerning cholesterol, there were significant main effects for group (F=4.32; P=.042) and time (F=9.73; P<.001). Conclusions The e-Motivate4Change program effectively improved participants’ health-related lifestyle scores and self-efficacy, and significantly reduced their BMI and cholesterol levels. The program can be used to identify and prevent MetS among young adults.

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Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Lee

Kang

2020

J Med Internet Res

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“…By combining these questionnaires, it can be assumed that the obtained results give a better overview of all aspects of Qol. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaires have been used to assess general QoL in many studies [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) is a QoL questionnaire specific for women with breast cancer.…”

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Quality of Life Indicators in Patients Operated on for Breast Cancer in Relation to the Type of Surgery—A Retrospective Cohort Study of Women in Serbia

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Background and objectives: Quality of life (QoL) after breast cancer surgery is an important public health issue. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the levels of perceived quality of life in patients operated on for breast cancer in relation to the type of surgery, using the standardized questionnaires. Materials and Methods: We assessed 425 women after surgery for breast cancer. The assessment included the application of the WHOQOL-bref (The World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref), and FACT-B (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast) questionnaires. The statistical analysis of the data included multiple linear regression and correlation tests. Results: Multiple linear regression analysis found that education, existence of comorbidities, time elapsed since surgery, and type of surgery were significant predictors of overall quality of life. Women’s overall quality of life and general health has increased by 0.16 times for each subsequent year of surgery, and by 0.34 times for each subsequent higher education level. Breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with breast reconstruction were statistically significant (β = 0.18) compared to total mastectomy. Conclusions: There is a significant difference in the quality of life perceived by patients in whom the breast has been preserved or reconstructed in relation to patients in whom total mastectomy has been performed.

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“…Reviews with a focus on childhood TBI highlight the challenges of drawing conclusions across studies when study measures differ [7–9]. Trauma in older adult patients has been insufficiently studied [10]. The lack of a standard Qol measure for older adults contributes to this knowledge deficit.…”

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Quality of life measures in older adults after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review

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BackgroundOn average older adults experiencing TBI are hospitalized four times as often, have longer hospital stays, and experience slower recovery trajectories and worse functional outcomes compared to younger populations with the same injury severity. A standard measure of Qol for older adults with TBI would facilitate accurate and reliable data across the individual patient care continuum and across clinical care settings, as well as support more rigorous research studies of metadata.PurposeThe aim of this systematic review was to investigate patient reported Qol measures in studies with older adults post TBI.MethodA systematic review was carried out focusing on the various tools to measure Qol in older adults, ≥ 65 years of age with a diagnosis of TBI. Data bases searched included Medline, Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, and PsychInfo from date of inception to September 25, 2017.ResultsA total of 20 articles met the inclusion criteria. Nine different tools were identified.ConclusionsFindings based on the comparison of reliability and construct validity of the Qol measures reported in this review suggest that no single instrument is superior to all others for our study population. Future research in this field should include the enrollment of larger study samples of older adults. Without these future efforts, the ability to detect an optimal Qol measure will be hindered.

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Validation and reliability of the Abbreviated World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF) in the hospitalized trauma population

Cited by 26 publications

References 54 publications

Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Quality of Life Indicators in Patients Operated on for Breast Cancer in Relation to the Type of Surgery—A Retrospective Cohort Study of Women in Serbia

Quality of life measures in older adults after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review

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