This study aims to describe the quality of life in patients submitted to surgical excision of the adjuvants and injured surrounding tissue. For this purpose, the EuroQol questionnaire (EQ-5d) facilitates to obtain values of health in the physical, psychological, and social dimensions. It is a standardized non-disease specific instrument to describe and value the health-related quality of life. Although there are only five domains, it has been found to cover the most critical dimensions of quality of life.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
11
EuroQol questionnaire (EQ-5d) facilitates to obtain values of health in the physical, psychological, and social dimensions. It is a standardized non-disease specific instrument to describe and value the health-related quality of life.
Hospital Angeles Pedregal
Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Quality of life: EuroQuality Of Life-5Dimensions
Each EuroQOL-5Dimensions instrument comprises a short descriptive system questionnaire and a visual analogue scale (EQ VAS) that are cognitively undemanding, taking only a few minutes to complete. The questionnaire provides a simple descriptive profile of a respondent's health state. Values of health in the physical, psychological, and social dimensions are investigated. After surgical removal of foreign substances quality of life should have high values.
Time frame: 31.09 months (range 6 - 96)
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