98917-8
SurveysWHO Quality of life-BREF [WHOQOL_BREF]
Definition
The WHO Quality of Life - BREF's 26 questions assess quality of life in four areas, physical, psychological, social and environmental. Responses to each question are scored from 1 to 5. Raw scores for each area are summed and then converted to either a 4-20 scale, for comparison to WHOQOL-100, or a 0-100 scale for comparison across domains. Higher scores are associated with higher quality of life. The WHOQOL-BREF has been cross-culturally validated and is available in many languages. [PMID: 15085902]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
WHO Quality of life-BREF
Property
-
Time Aspect
2W
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
WHOQOL_BREF
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Order
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 98917-8?
LOINC code 98917-8 identifies "WHO Quality of life-BREF [WHOQOL_BREF]". The WHO Quality of Life - BREF's 26 questions assess quality of life in four areas, physical, psychological, social and environmental. Responses to each question are scored from 1 to 5. Raw scores for each area are summed and then converted to either a 4-20 scale, for comparison to WHOQOL-100, or a 0-100 scale for comparison across domains. Higher scores are associated with higher quality of life. The WHOQOL-BREF has been cross-culturally validated and is available in many languages. [PMID: 15085902]
What does 98917-8 measure?
This code measures WHO Quality of life-BREF in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.