Health related quality of life: Conceptual elements

Health related Quality of Life is commonly used as a subjective assessment of health status. This article is a review of theoretical concepts about quality of life. Some models are proposed and general issues about it measurement are analyzed. Information about health related quality of life helps f...

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Published in:Revista medíca de Chile Vol. 138; no. 3; pp. 358 - 365
Main Author: Urzúa M, Alfonso
Format: Journal Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Chile 01-03-2010
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Summary:Health related Quality of Life is commonly used as a subjective assessment of health status. This article is a review of theoretical concepts about quality of life. Some models are proposed and general issues about it measurement are analyzed. Information about health related quality of life helps for decision making about health care both in clinical and public care settings.
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ISSN:0034-9887