Quality of life in schizophrenia measured by the MOS SF-36 and the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile: a comparison

Objective: To compare two Quality of Life (QoL) instruments on reliability, feasibility and conceptual overlap in a group of schizophrenic out‐patients. Method: The Lancashire Quality of Life Profile (LQoLP) and the MOS SF‐36 were used to assess the QoL of 143 schizophrenic out‐patients. Results: Fe...

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Published in:Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica 2002-04, Vol.105 (4), p.293-300
Main Authors: Meijer, C. J., Schene, A. H., Koeter, M. W. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Europe - epidemiology
Female
Health Services Research
Humans
Lancashire Quality of Life Profile
Male
Medical sciences
Mental Health Services
Middle Aged
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
quality of life
Quality of Life - psychology
Reproducibility of Results
schizophrenia
Schizophrenia - epidemiology
Schizophrenic Psychology
SF-36
Surveys and Questionnaires
Techniques and methods
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Summary:Objective: To compare two Quality of Life (QoL) instruments on reliability, feasibility and conceptual overlap in a group of schizophrenic out‐patients. Method: The Lancashire Quality of Life Profile (LQoLP) and the MOS SF‐36 were used to assess the QoL of 143 schizophrenic out‐patients. Results: Feasibility and reliability for both instruments were satisfying. Second order factor analysis on 10 LQoLP and eight MOS SF‐36 scales resulted in three factors: one health related QoL factor and two general QoL factors; an internal and an external factor. Conclusion: QoL measures in schizophrenia studies are not exchangeable. Validity of a specific QoL instrument depends upon the purpose of the study. The LQoLP allows suggestions for specific improvements in mental health care for long‐term psychiatric patients. The SF‐36 is a good choice when comparison with other patient groups on health related QoL is relevant.
ISSN:0001-690X
1600-0447
DOI:10.1034/j.1600-0447.2002.1198.x