A multidisciplinary concept analysis of quality of life

Journal/Book: Western J Nurs Res. 1999; 21: 2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA. Sage Publications Inc. 728-742.

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to analyze how the concept of quality of life (QOL) is currently being defined and used within health care. An on-line search of the phrase QOL in Medline Cinahl, Psyc-Info, Eric, and Social Science Abstract provided a list of 16,021 articles published between 1993 and 1998. A convenience sample of 65 research and theoretical articles from the 1990s was examined to determine current usage and definitions of the concept of QOL across disciplines. Analysis was conducted and a definition of the concept QOL, based on the analysis, is offered.

Note: Article Haas BK, Univ Texas, Tyler,TX 75710 USA

Keyword(s): OF-LIFE; CANCER; HEALTH; SURGERY

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