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Multidimensional Quality of Life Questionnaire for Persons with HIV (MQOL-HIV)
Instrument
Funded by National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The Multidimensional Quality of Life Questionnaire for persons with HIV/AIDS (MQOL-HIV) is a brief, easily administered multi-domain measure of quality of life that addresses issues especially relevant for people with HIV and AIDS. The MQOL-HIV consists of 40 items measuring 10 major quality-of-life domains. Respondents are asked how often they have experienced each item in the past two weeks. The questionnaire takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and may be administered by mail, telephone, or in-person interview. The instrument has been translated into Spanish, German, and Japanese. Psychometric testing indicates that the questionnaire is reliable, internally consistent, and sensitive to changes in symptomatology. The MQOL-HIV is a useful supplement to clinical measures such as immune status and viral load.

Domain Profiles
Domain scores were similar for HIV-infected men and women.

 

References:
Smith KW, Avis NE, Mayer KH, Swislow L. Use of the MQOL-HIV with asymptomatic HIV-positive patients. Qual. Life Res. 1997; 6:555-560. Go to PubMed Abstract

Badia X, Podzamczer D, Garcia M, et al. A randomized study comparing instruments for measuring health-related quality of life in HIV-infected patients. AIDS. 1999; 13:1727-1735. Go to PubMed Abstract

Ordering information:
Distributor: NERI
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Additional information:

• MQOL-HIV validity
• MQOL-HIV responsiveness
• MQOL-HIV results in Japan