title: Approaches and methodological as well as interpretative issues in quality of life research in malaysia.
abstract: Quality of life measures are designed to enable patients' perspectives on the impact of health and healthcare interventions on their lives to be assessed and taken into account in clinical decision-making and research. This paper discusses some approaches, methodological as well as interpretative issues of health related quality of life research.
authors: Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors: C I
authors: CI
authors: Hasanah
keywords: Quality of life; methodological and interpretative issues
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