Danao et al developed a quality of life instrument for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This was written in both English and Spanish and can be quickly completed. The authors are from UCLA, USC and the University of the Philippines in Manila.
How would you rate your quality of life relative to?
(1) your physical ability
(2) the help (support) you receive from your family and friends
(3) your arthritis pain
(4) your level of tension
(5) your health
(6) your arthritis only
(7) level of interaction with family and friends
(8) your mood (depression)
Response
Points
very poor
1
2
poor
3
4
fair
5
6
good
7
8
9
excellent
10
total score =
= SUM(points for all 8 items)
mean score =
= (total score) / 8
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 8
• maximum score: 80
• The higher the score the better the patient's quality of life.
Performance:
• Cronbach alpha coefficient 0.87 to 0.90
• The score correlates with other instruments for arthritis, social support and level of depression.
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