Validation study of the prototype of a disease-specific index measure for health-related quality of life in dementia

Validation study of the prototype of a disease-specific index measure for health-related quality of life in dementia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Index measures for health-related quality of life (HRQoL) quantify the desirability (utility) of a certain health state. The commonly used generic index measure, e.g. EuroQol: EQ-5D, may underestimate relevant areas of specific disea...

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Main Authors: Schölzel-Dorenbos Carla J M, Arons Alexander M M, Wammes Joost J G, Rikkert MarcelGMOlde, Krabbe Paul F M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
Dementia
Health-related quality of life
Dementia Quality of life Instrument (DQI)
Disease-specific index instrument
Cost-effectiveness
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/10/1/118

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