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define HRQL
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subcomponent of quality of life that reflects goodness of those dimensions of life that can be affected by health
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5 dimensions of HRQL?
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physical function, emotional functioning and well-being, social functioning and ability to fulfill social roles, cognitive functioning, health status
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other dimensions that are sometimes included?
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sexual functioning and intimacy, work productivity
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Objecitve measures of HRQL
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can assess individual HRQL components or overall HRQL
quantitative QALY - quality adjusted life years |
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define QALY
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calculation of a numerical value that indicates the quality of one's remaining years of life
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logic behind QALY?
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those with poorer health might have the same life expectancy, but the quality may be poorer
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subjective measures
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focus on perceptions of quality or goodness of various domains
asking patients to rate on questionnaire: level and satisfaction with functioning |
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objective vs. subjective measures?
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subjective perceptions are more closely associated with important health-related outcomes than objective measures
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individual difference factors?
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personality, beliefs, values
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who benefits from exercise interventions?
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greatest effect among those with lowest
can supplement other types of HRQL intervention |
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practical recommendations?
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people must be able to perceive improvements, people must realize the value of exercise,
people should be encouraged to partake in a variety of PA POWER over their lives |
