title: Assessment of quality of life in chronic diseases.
abstract: Quality of life refers to a person's subjective perceptions of his or her well-being, and undertaking an assessment of quality of life involves a number of methodological considerations. Indeed, a number of studies have applied methods for such assessments in chronic disease. These studies are relevant as a means of optimizing treatment and for establishing priorities on health care resources.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life