Quality of Life (QoL)

Quality of Life (QoL) refers to an individual’s overall sense of well-being, encompassing physical health, psychological state, social relationships, personal beliefs, and their relationship to salient features of their environment.

Key Points:

• Domains:
  1. Physical Health: Energy, vitality, pain management.
  2. Psychological: Emotional well-being, self-esteem, coping skills.
  3. Social Connections: Family, friendships, community involvement.
  4. Functional Abilities: Capacity to carry out daily activities and pursue meaningful goals.
• Measurement Tools: Surveys such as the WHOQOL-BREF or SF-36 are used in clinical and research settings.
• Relevance in Therapy: Improving QoL is a core treatment aim in mental health; interventions address biopsychosocial factors contributing to a person’s well-being.