Description

The Wisconsin Quality of Life Index for Adults Questionnaire (W-QLI) is a tool developed to assess the quality of life in adults. The scale evaluates various life domains, such as physical and mental health, social relationships, life satisfaction, and daily functioning. The W-QLI is primarily used in clinical and research studies to assess quality of life in individuals with chronic conditions or mental disorders.

Analysis and Use of Data

The W-QLI provides valuable data on an individual’s quality of life, which can be used by researchers and clinicians to understand how health and other factors affect daily life. The data collected through the questionnaire can help compare different groups of individuals or track progress during treatment. Additionally, the W-QLI aids in making decisions regarding appropriate interventions or treatment based on the results concerning an individual’s quality of life.

Purpose

The purpose of the W-QLI is to measure the quality of life across various aspects of an individual’s life, providing insight into how health or other factors impact overall well-being. The tool is designed to improve quality of life by identifying issues and areas that need attention or intervention.

Scoring

The W-QLI is scored using a Likert scale, where participants rate different aspects of their life based on their satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Total scores are calculated based on the individual’s responses, and the scale can be used to compare quality of life over time or across different populations.

Bibliography

Becker, M., Diamond, R., & Sainfort, F. (1993). “A new patient-focused index for measuring quality of life in persons with severe and persistent mental illness.” Quality of Life Research, 2(4), 239-251.

Sainfort, F., & Becker, M. (1992). “The Wisconsin Quality of Life Index: A multidimensional model of quality of life.” Medical Care, 30(5), MS101-MS112.

Becker, M. A., & Sainfort, F. (1996). “Wisconsin Quality of Life Index: Reliability and validity in a sample of adults with mental illness.” Quality of Life Research, 5(1), 81-90.