Measuring health : a review of subjective health, well-being and quality of life measurement scales / Ann Bowling.

By: Publication details: London : Open University Press, ©2017.Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xvi, 336 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780335261949 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23
LOC classification:
  • RA407
Summary: An invaluable resource for health professionals and students engaged in research, this updated edition provides a guide to the major measures of health and functioning. Measures of subjective health, well-being and quality of life are introduced along with analysis of their validity and reliability and the evidence for using each one. Throughout the book each measure is explained with a summary of how each one is scored and used, making this a one stop guide to understanding health measurements, and the basic concepts behind measuring health, quality of life and well-being.
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Previous edition: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An invaluable resource for health professionals and students engaged in research, this updated edition provides a guide to the major measures of health and functioning. Measures of subjective health, well-being and quality of life are introduced along with analysis of their validity and reliability and the evidence for using each one. Throughout the book each measure is explained with a summary of how each one is scored and used, making this a one stop guide to understanding health measurements, and the basic concepts behind measuring health, quality of life and well-being.

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