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Measuring health: a review of quality of life measurement scales

Published 1 January 1991
Ann Bowling
Citations1,032

TL;DR

The new edition of Measuring Health includes a new chapter on measuring global quality of life; updated analysis of measures of subjective well-being; and a revised and up-to-date selection of useful addresses.

Abstract

This thoroughly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive guide to measures of health and is an essential reference resource for all health professionals and students. Containing details of the use of most of the major measures of health and functioning, the new edition includes: a new chapter on measuring global quality of life; updated analysis of measures of subjective well-being; and a revised and up-to-date selection of useful addresses. Measuring Health is key reading for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates in health studies, health sciences, research methods and social sciences.

Keywords

Psychology