Assessment of health-related quality of life in orthopaedic outcomes' studies.
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Abstract
The assessment of health-related quality of life is becoming increasingly important in evaluating the effectiveness of orthopaedic interventions. This report provides an overview of issues related to the assessment of quality of life in orthopaedic populations. Discussed are the definition and dimensions of health-related quality of life: the usefulness of collecting quality of life data; methodological considerations in designing outcomes' studies; the selection of quality of life instruments; modes of instrument administration; and scoring.
Medical subject headings
- Orthopedics
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care
- Quality of Life