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Quality: Its Definition and Measurement As Applied to the Medically Ill

by Ivan Barofsky

4.3 out of 5

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Quality of life is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been defined in many different ways. In general, quality of life refers to the overall well-being of an individual, taking into account both physical and mental health, as well as social and environmental factors.

For the medically ill, quality of life is particularly important. A person's quality of life can be significantly affected by their illness, and it can have a major impact on their ability to live a full and meaningful life.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of quality of life, its definition and measurement, and its application to the medically ill. The book is divided into three parts.

The first part provides a conceptual overview of quality of life, including its history, its different dimensions, and its relationship to other concepts such as health and well-being.
The second part reviews the different methods that have been used to measure quality of life, including both generic and disease-specific measures.
The third part discusses the application of quality of life measurement to the medically ill, including its use in clinical practice, research, and policy development.

This book is intended for a wide audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and patients and their families. It is hoped that this book will help to increase the understanding of quality of life and its importance for the medically ill.

Part 1: Conceptual Overview of Quality of Life

The first part of this book provides a conceptual overview of quality of life. This section includes chapters on the history of quality of life, its different dimensions, and its relationship to other concepts such as health and well-being.

The chapter on the history of quality of life provides a brief overview of the development of the concept of quality of life from its origins in ancient Greece to its modern-day use in healthcare.

The chapter on the different dimensions of quality of life discusses the different aspects of life that contribute to overall well-being. These dimensions include physical health, mental health, social well-being, and environmental well-being.

The chapter on the relationship of quality of life to other concepts such as health and well-being discusses the complex relationship between these different concepts. It is important to note that quality of life is not the same as health or well-being, but it is related to both of these concepts.

Part 2: Measurement of Quality of Life

The second part of this book reviews the different methods that have been used to measure quality of life. This section includes chapters on generic measures of quality of life, disease-specific measures of quality of life, and the use of quality of life measures in clinical practice.

The chapter on generic measures of quality of life discusses the different types of generic measures that are available, and their strengths and weaknesses. Generic measures are designed to measure quality of life across different populations and conditions.

The chapter on disease-specific measures of quality of life discusses the different types of disease-specific measures that are available, and their strengths and weaknesses. Disease-specific measures are designed to measure quality of life in specific populations with specific medical conditions.

The chapter on the use of quality of life measures in clinical practice discusses the different ways that quality of life measures can be used in clinical practice. This includes the use of quality of life measures to assess the effectiveness of treatments, to track changes in quality of life over time, and to make decisions about patient care.

Quality: Its Definition and Measurement As Applied to the Medically Ill

by Ivan Barofsky

4.3 out of 5