Wagner et al developed a quality of life questionnaire called QOL-MED for men with erectile dysfunction . This can help determine the impact of the dysfunction on the patient's life and to determine the impact of therapeutic interventions. The authors are from the University of Washington in Seattle and Galen Research in Manchester, England.
The instrument consists of 18 statements.
Responses
Points
very much
4
moderately
3
a little
2
not at all
1
total score =
= SUM(points for all 18 responses)
The total score is adjusted to the range of 0 to 100, with 100 ideal. The adjustment can be done in several ways. The simplest method is to assign the points as follows (where 1.85185 is 100/54):
Responses
Points
very much
0
moderately
1
a little
2
not at all
3
adjusted total score =
= SUM(revised points for 18 questions) * 1.85185
Interpretation:
• minimum adjusted total score: 0
• maximum adjusted total score: 100
• The higher the score, the better the quality of life.
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