To understand and assess the concept “quality of life”, it must be analyzed. In this report it is postulated that quality of life covers life as a whole as well as different subdomains of life. Life quality is defined as perceived global satisfaction and satisfaction within a number of key domains with special emphasis on well-being. A comprehensive chart of relevant life domains is presented and a flexible package of tested rating techniques outlined. In order to obtain valid and sensitive assessments, pincer operations with various types of ratings are recommended.
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