Description

The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-100) is a tool designed by the World Health Organization to assess an individual’s quality of life across various aspects. The WHOQOL-100 consists of 100 questions that cover six key domains of quality of life: physical health, psychological health, level of independence, social relationships, environment, and spirituality/religion/personal beliefs. It is a widely used tool globally, adapted and utilized in many languages and cultures.

Analysis and Use of Data

Usage:The WHOQOL-100 is widely used to evaluate quality of life in both clinical and non-clinical populations. It is specifically utilized for monitoring patients with chronic conditions, assessing the impact of treatments, and conducting research on the relationship between quality of life, health, and well-being.

Data Analysis:Data collected from the WHOQOL-100 are analyzed to assess the different dimensions of quality of life. The results can identify areas where an individual may need improvement or support and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Purpose

The main purpose of the WHOQOL-100 is to provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s quality of life, taking into account both objective and subjective aspects of their life. The tool aims to evaluate factors that affect daily life and overall well-being, thereby informing health care and social support decisions.

Scoring

The WHOQOL-100 is scored using a five-point Likert scale, where responses range from “very dissatisfied” to “very satisfied” or from “never” to “always,” depending on the question. Each domain is assessed separately, and overall scores are calculated to estimate the individual’s total quality of life.

Bibliography

WHOQOL Group. (1998). Development of the World Health Organization WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment. Psychological Medicine, 28(3), 551-558.

Skevington, S. M., Lotfy, M., & O’Connell, K. A. (2004). The World Health Organization’s WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment: Psychometric properties and results of the international field trial. A report from the WHOQOL group. Quality of Life Research, 13(2), 299-310.

World Health Organization (1995). WHOQOL: Position paper from the World Health Organization. Social Science & Medicine, 41(10), 1403-1409.