Table 1 HR-QOL measurement
From: Quality of life following surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection: a systematic review
HR-QOL Measure | Domains | Description |
|---|---|---|
SF12/SF36 [38] | 36 (or 12) items measuring 8 conceptual domains or dimensions of health [36] | Â |
PCS | Physical functioning (PF) | Limitations of physical activity including walking and dressing |
| Â | Role-physical (RF) | Limitations of regular daily activities because of physical health |
| Â | Bodily pain (BP) | Amount of pain and interference with regular daily activities |
| Â | General health (GH) | Rating of health, comparison with others |
MCS | Vitality (VT) | Energy and tiredness ratings |
| Â | Social functioning (SF) | Limitations to time and type of social activities |
| Â | Role-emotional (RE) | Limitations of regular daily activities because of emotional problems |
| Â | Mental health (MH) | Anxiety/serenity depressed mood/happiness |
EQ5D [39] | five dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression) each with three or five response levels [37] | Â |
| Â | Mobility | Ability to walk |
| Â | Self care | Ability to dress |
| Â | Usual activities | Activities of daily living |
| Â | Pain/Discomfort | Level of pain |
| Â | Anxiety/Depression | Level of anxiety or depression |
PROMIS [40] | A set of patient -centred measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental and social health of adults | Â |