Left side:
(1) bothered by neck or shoulder stiffness
(2) bothered by constriction of neck
(3) bothered by neck and/or shoulder pain
(4) bothered by numbness of neck
(5) bothered by dropping of shoulder
(6) limited in ability to reach above head
(7) bothered by appearance of neck
Right side:
(1) bothered by neck or shoulder stiffness
(2) bothered by constriction of neck
(3) bothered by neck and/or shoulder pain
(4) bothered by numbness of neck
(5) bothered by dropping of shoulder
(6) limited in ability to reach above head
(7) bothered by appearance of neck
General:
(1) bothered by facial swelling
(2) bothered by difficulty with dressing because of neck and/or shoulder
(3) bothered by difficulty combing hair
(4) limited in work ability because of neck and/or shoulder
(5) limited in leisure or recreational activities because of neck and/or shoulder
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Response
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Points
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marked (poor QOL)
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1
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moderate
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2
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mild
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3
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slight
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4
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none (good QOL)
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5
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total score =
= SUM(points for all 19 items)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 19
• maximum score: 95
• The higher the score the better the quality of life.
percent of normal QOL =
= ((total score) - 19) / 76 * 100%
