Quality of Life Research is an international, multidisciplinary journal devoted to the rapid communication of original research, theoretical articles and methodological reports related to the field of quality of life, in all the health sciences. The journal also offers editorials, literature, book and software reviews, correspondence and abstracts of conferences. Quality of life has become a prominent issue in biometry, philosophy, social science, clinical medicine, health services and outcomes research. The journal's scope reflects the wide application of quality of life assessment and research in the biological and social sciences. All original work is subject to peer review for originality, scientific quality and relevance to a broad readership. This is an official journal of the International Society of Quality of Life Research.
Quality of Life Research
Description
Identifiers
ISSN | 0962-9343 |
e-ISSN | 1573-2649 |
DOI | 10.1007/11136.1573-2649 |
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Additional information
Data set: Springer
Articles
Quality of Life Research > 2019 > 28 > 12 > 3137-3151
Background On average older adults experiencing TBI are hospitalized four times as often, have longer hospital stays, and experience slower recovery trajectories and worse functional outcomes compared to younger populations with the same injury severity. A standard measure of Qol for older adults with TBI would facilitate accurate and reliable data across the individual patient care continuum and...
Quality of Life Research > 2019 > 28 > 12 > 3267-3272
Purpose To evaluate whether health-related quality-of-life measures can be improved in a senior population by increasing participation in an exercise program. Methods The study involved a nationwide sample of adults aged 65 and older (mean age 73.2 in first study year) who participated in the SilverSneakers fitness program between 2010 and 2016. We analyzed data from 7 years of program participation...
Quality of Life Research > 2019 > 28 > 12 > 3313-3322
Purpose In the United States, approximately 45% of persons living with HIV (PLHIV) are ≥ 50 years of age. Many older PLHIV have multi-morbidities that complicate HIV infection and/or interfere with, or are exacerbated by, antiretroviral treatment. Physical health symptoms and psychiatric disorders, particularly depression, can worsen life quality in older PLHIV. Methods This study assessed associations...