Self-rated quality of life scales for people with an intellectual disability: A review

Authors:

Cummins, R. A.

Abstract:

The quality of life construct is briefly reviewed. This is followed by a description of 13 scales that purport to measure the construct. Each scale is analysed in terms of its scope and psychometric properties. Two major conclusions are drawn. The first is that the two scales which seem to have most promise at this stage are the Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale. The second conclusion is that both scales require further development, most particularly to maintain their relevance as our understanding of the underlying construct and measurement issues evolves.

DOI:

DOI 10.1111/j.1468-3148.1997.tb00017.x

URL:

<Go to ISI>://WOS:000071169700001

Journal:

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

issn:

1360-2322

Publication year:

1997

pages:

199-216

General health perceptions / HRQoL:

Health-related quality of life

Age:

Adults (18-65)
Children (0-18)

Disease:

Diseases of and symptoms related to the nervous system
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

PRO / non-PRO:

Non-patient Reported Outcome
Patient Reported Outcome

Type of measurement instrument:

1 - Questionnaires
6 - Clinical rating scales

Instrument:

Assessment of Residents Satisfaction and Family Perceptions Index
COMQoL-Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale /Questionnaire (versions: COMQoL-S5 - COMQoL School version, 5th edition; COMQoL-ID - COMQoL Intellectual Disability)
Consumer Satisfaction Survey
Leisure Satisfaction Scale
Life Experiences Checklist
LSS - Lifestyle Satisfaction Scale
MLSS - Multifaceted Lifestyle Satisfaction Scale
PALS - Perceived stress, Affect, Loneliness and Satisfaction
QLC - Quality of Life Checklist
QLQ - Quality of Life Questionnaire
Quality of Life Assessment Tool
QUOLIS - Quality of Life Interview Schedule
Residential Satisfaction Inventory