OBJECTIVE: To compare the performance of 2 commonly used utility-based health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) instruments [the EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) and Health Utilities Index mark …

Background: The objective of this study was to assess the associations among body mass
index (BMI), leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and health-related quality of life (HRQL) …

Purpose: To examine the patterns of coexisting (comorbid) mental disorders and whether
comorbidity influences quality of life ratings in a sample of US veterans. Patients and …

This volume provides a timely collection of the most germane studies and commentaries on
the complex links between recent changes in national economies, welfare regimes, social …

Treatment of cancer in childhood is an expensive undertaking for the health-care system
and for the affected families. As there is a substantial burden of treatment-related morbidity, it …

Objective: To estimate health limitations and health-related quality of life (HRQL) associated
with cancer and other chronic conditions in a nationally representative sample within a …

The objectives of this report are to review the assessment of patient-focused outcomes in
pediatric orthopedic surgery, to describe a framework for identifying appropriate sets of …

Question: In the 6 months after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), what is the pattern of pain
resolution and functional recovery in people without diabetes, with diabetes that does not …

Background Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that frequently coexists with
urinary and fecal incontinence. The impact of prolapse on quality of life is typically measured …

Clin. Otolaryngol. 2012, 37, 35–43 Objective: An assessment of the effect of
otolaryngological management on the health‐related quality of life of patients. Design …