Health-related quality of life
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) (pronunciation: /hɛlθ rɪˈleɪtɪd ˈkwɒlɪti ɒv ˈlaɪf/) is a multi-dimensional concept that includes domains related to physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning. It goes beyond direct measures of population health, life expectancy, and causes of death, and focuses on the impact health status has on quality of life.
Etymology
The term "Health-related quality of life" is a compound phrase. "Health-related" is derived from the Old English word "hǣlth", related to "hālig", meaning "whole". "Quality of life" is a modern concept that refers to the general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life.
Definition
A related field of study is Quality of life, which assesses the general well-being of individuals and societies by outlining negative and positive features of life. The term "Health-related" is added to specify that the Quality of Life is from the vantage point of health.
Related Terms
- Quality of Life
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
- Healthcare Quality
- Health Status
- Mental Health
- Physical Health
- Social Health
- Emotional Health
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