The RAND-36 measure of health-related quality of life

• Published in: Annals of medicine (Helsinki) Vol. 33; no. 5; p. 350
• Main Authors: Hays, R D, Morales, L S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 2001
• Subjects: Attitude to Health; Cross-Sectional Studies; Factor Analysis, Statistical; Health Status; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Quality of Life

The RAND-36 is perhaps the most widely used health-related quality of life (HRQoL) survey instrument in the world today. It is comprised of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional prob...