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Measuring health : a review of quality of life measurement scales / created by Ann Bowling.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Open University Press, 2005Edition: Third editionDescription: xii, 211 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780335215270
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RA407 BOW
Contents:
Concepts of functioning, health, well-being and quality of life Theory of measurement Measuring functional ability Measuring broader health status Measuring psychological well-being Measuring social networks and social support Measuring the dimensions of subjective well-being Measures of broader quality of life
Summary: This thoroughly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive guide to measures of health and is an essential reference resource for all health professionals and students. Containing details of the use of most of the major measures of health and functioning, the new edition includes:. · A new chapter on measuring global quality of life. · Updated analysis of measures of subjective well-being. · A revised and up-to-date selection of useful addresses. Measuring Health is key reading for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates in health studies, health sciences, research methods and soc
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Book Book Main Library Open Shelf RA407 BOW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 158939 Available BK146507

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Concepts of functioning, health, well-being and quality of life
Theory of measurement
Measuring functional ability
Measuring broader health status
Measuring psychological well-being
Measuring social networks and social support
Measuring the dimensions of subjective well-being
Measures of broader quality of life

This thoroughly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive guide to measures of health and is an essential reference resource for all health professionals and students. Containing details of the use of most of the major measures of health and functioning, the new edition includes:. · A new chapter on measuring global quality of life. · Updated analysis of measures of subjective well-being. · A revised and up-to-date selection of useful addresses. Measuring Health is key reading for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates in health studies, health sciences, research methods and soc

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