Quality of life assessment instruments for adults: a systematic review of population-based studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Against a backdrop of population aging and improving survival rates for chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCD), researchers are placing growing emphasis on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study was to identify the QoL assessment instruments used in population-based studies with adults conducted around the world.

Methods

A systematic review of original research published in all languages between 2008 and 2018 was conducted. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were excluded.

Results

Sixty-three articles (38.1% conducted in the Americas) fitted the eligibility criteria. Based on the AHRQ checklist for cross-sectional studies and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for cohort studies, methodological quality was shown to be fair in the majority

SUBMITTER: Pequeno NPF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7329518 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature