Subjectively perceived quality of life.
Subjectively perceived quality of life is a priority concern in planning, implementing and evaluating health policy and treatment decisions. The lack of a universally accepted definition of this multivariate concept is a barrier to sound research. This article analyzes the concept of subjectively perceived quality of life to determine its critical attributes, antecedents and consequences to establish a basis for an operational definition for use in research.
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D006240:Happiness; D006291:Health Policy; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life