Analysis

The Quality of Life in Adult Cancer Survivors (QOL-ACS) is an assessment tool used to measure the quality of life in individuals who have survived cancer. QOL-ACS examines various aspects of life that are affected by the cancer experience and its treatment.

Purpose

The main purpose of QOL-ACS is to evaluate the quality of life of adult cancer survivors, taking into account the unique challenges and needs that arise from the experience of the illness and its treatment.

Scoring

QOL-ACS includes a series of statements that are rated on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much). The statements cover four main dimensions of well-being: physical, psychological, social, and functional.

References

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