Cocreative Development of the QoL-ME: A Visual and Personalized Quality of Life Assessment App for People With Severe Mental Health Problems.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Quality of life (QoL) is a prominent outcome measure in mental health. However, conventional methods for QoL assessment rely heavily on language-based communication and therefore may not be optimal for all individuals with severe mental health problems. In addition, QoL assessment is usually based on a fixed number of life domains. This approach conflicts with the notion that QoL is influenced by individual values and preferences. A digital assessment app facilitates both the accessibility and personalization of QoL assessment and may, therefore, help to further advance QoL assessment among individuals with severe mental health problems. OBJECTIVE:This study focused on the development of an innovative, visual, and personalized QoL assessment app for people with severe mental hea

SUBMITTER: Buitenweg DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6458539 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature