Using the U.S. Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System's health related quality of life survey tool in a Canadian city.

摘要: As responsibility for health funding shifts from central to local governments, providers find themselves in decision-making roles or asked give guidance allocation of resources. To develop a picture population’s health, data are needed about the effects that illness and disability have on person’s ability function thus quality life. This study assessed validity Canadian city, Health-related Quality Life (HRQoL) instrument developed by US Centers Disease Control used Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The HRQoL was administered random sample 1,042 adults. patterns association among questions, direction relationships independent variables were consistent with those hypothesized. accumulating evidence support its use monitoring performance initiatives Canada.