The value of the qualitative method for adaptation of a disease-specific quality of life assessment instrument: the case of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life Scale (RAQoL) in Estonia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Due to differences in current socio-economical situation and historically shaped values, different societies have their own concepts of high-quality life. This diversity of concepts interferes with quality of life (Qol) research in h...

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Main Authors: Maimets Kadri, Strömpl Judit, Tammaru Marika, Hanson Ele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-12-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/2/1/69