This research note describes and discusses a study which investigated the feasibility of
using an individualised approach to measure the quality of life (QoL) of a sample of older …

Purpose. To present the psychometric properties of a new measure of quality of life in older
age, the Older People′ s Quality of Life (OPQOL) Questionnaire, compared with the CAPSE …

Objectives: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently developed a generic Quality of
Life (QOL) measure, the WHOQOL‐OLD, specifically for use with older adults. This pilot …

The increasing number of older people, with higher expectations of 'a good life'within society
and with their high demands for health and social care, has led to international interest in the …

Promoting quality of life in older age is an internationally recognized priority, requiring valid
measurement. We present a short version of the established Older People's Quality of Life …

The literature on quality of life (QOL) can be described as a jungle: vast, dense and difficult
to penetrate, especially for those entering the field without a specialist QOL background …

The assessment of the validity and reliability of generic quality of life (QoL) instruments
among elderly patient groups has tended to lag behind such assessments in general …

We describe theoretical background, development, and piloting of a measure for quality of
life in older adults that specifically takes into account the subjective perspective. Although …

With increases in life expectancy and concomitant utilisation of residential aged care, there
is a need to improve quality of long term care for older people. An essential outcome of such …

Quality of life research with the elderly has usually focused on the impact of decline in
function, and used a pre-determined model of quality of life in old age. The Schedule for the …