Patrick et al developed the Perceived Quality of Life (PQOL) Scale to measure the level of life quality and need satisfaction felt by a person following intensive care. It is based on fundamental life needs and is simple to administer. This can help in measuring the outcome of the care delivered and received.
Items:
(1) health
(2) thinking
(3) happiness
(4) family
(5) help
(6) community
(7) leisure
(8) income
(9) respect
(10) meaning
(11) work
Each items is scored from 0 to 100 based on the level of satisfaction.
total score =
= SUM(points for all 11 items)
perceived quality of life scale (PQOL) =
= (total score) / 11
Interpretation:
• minimum total score and PQOL: 0
• maximum total score: 1,100
• maximum PQOL: 100
• The higher the score, the greater the satisfaction with the quality of life.
Performance:
• internal consistency: alpha coefficient 0.88
• correlation with Sickness Impact Profile: -0.49
• correlation with Psychological General Well Being: 0.54
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