Quality of life assessment in obesity: physical, psychological, and social function.

作者: Lars G.M. Sullivan , John G. Kral , Marianne B.E. Sullivan

DOI: 10.1016/S0889-8553(21)00306-X

关键词: Social adjustmentValue (ethics)MedicineObesityQuality of life (healthcare)GerontologyWork (electrical)Well-beingPsychometricsSocial function

摘要: This article examines the value of including patients' well being in clinical assessment obesity. It also deals with health status measures and current state so-called quality-of-life research. The few limited studies quality life obesity are reviewed preliminary results our own work presented.

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