title: [The concept of quality of life in healthcare, a complex definition].
abstract: The concept of quality of life in healthcare, a complex definition. The assessment of quality of life occupies a central place in the field of healthcare. Extensive research was carried out into the subject during the 20th century. Ojectifying a subjective and multi-dimensional concept remains a difficult task. Several societal, economic and epistemological factors must be taken into account.
authors.affiliation: Département des sciences infirmières et paramédicales, EHESP, Rennes. Christophe.Debout@ehesp.fr
authors.forename: Christophe
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Debout
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005602:France; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs; D015399:Nursing Research; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role; D012931:Social Environment; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D029181:Spirituality