QoL
Medical abbreviation · Medical Research
| Stands for | Quality of life |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
QoL stands for Quality of life, a medical research abbreviation also used in texting.
A person's perception of their overall well-being, including physical, psychological, social and functional dimensions. In medicine it is measured with validated questionnaires and used as a trial outcome, particularly in chronic disease, cancer and palliative care.
Example: Treatment extended survival by two months but worsened QoL scores.
Usage notes
The World Health Organization defines quality of life as an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of their culture and value systems. Instruments range from general measures such as the WHOQOL to disease-specific questionnaires. Also written QOL.
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- QALY – Quality-adjusted life year
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- ROC – Receiver operating characteristic
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.