Professor H. Herrman, H. Dr, UniversityofMelbourneAustralia . Murphy, Professor Z. Metelko, P. Szabó, M. P. Okanović, Dr N. Quemada, Dr A. Caria, Dr. Amir, P. Barón, Ben-Gurion, Dr Miyako Tazaki, Professor L. Picard-Ami, Dr M. Kabanov, A. Lomachenkov, Dr G. Burkovsky, Bekhterev, R. L. Carrasco, P. Patrick, M. M. Martin, .. Wild, W. Acuda, Dr J. Mutambirwa, FUNDONARFundacionOncologicaArgentinaArgentinaDr DatawerealsotakenfromnewcentresfieldtestingtheWHOQO, StVincent’sHospitalVictoriaAustraliaDrM.FleckUnive G.Yongping, Universita ProfessorM.C.AngermeyerandDrR.Kilian, Mr L. Kwok-fai, D. Billington, Dino Bullinger, D. A. Harper, Dr W. Kuyken, P. Power, Professor N. Sartorius
1998.4.29PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
tlooto Summary
It is envisaged that the WHOQOL-BREF will be most useful in studies that require a brief assessment of quality oflife, for example, in large epidemiological studies and clinical trials where quality of life is of interest.
Abstract
Background. The paper reports on the development of the WHOQOL-BREF, an abbreviated version of the WHOQOL-100 quality of life assessment. Method. The WHOQOL-BREF was derived from data collected using the WHOQOL-100. It produces scores for four domains related to quality of life: physical health, psychological, social relationships and environment. It also includes one facet on overall quality of life and general health. Results. Domain scores produced by the WHOQOL-BREF correlate highly (0·89 or above) with WHOQOL-100 domain scores (calculated on a four domain structure). WHOQOL-BREF domain scores demonstrated good discriminant validity, content validity, internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Conclusion. These data suggest that the WHOQOL-BREF provides a valid and reliable alternative to the assessment of domain profiles using the WHOQOL-100. It is envisaged that the WHOQOL-BREF will be most useful in studies that require a brief assessment of quality of life, for example, in large epidemiological studies and clinical trials where quality of life is of interest. In addition, the WHOQOL-BREF may be of use to health professionals in the assessment and evaluation of treatment efficacy.
Citation format
HERRMAN, Professor H., et al. Development of the world health organization WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment. PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, 1998, 28: 551–558.