Factor Structure of the Quality of Life Scale for Mental Disorders in Patients With Schizophrenia

Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Our results supported the unidimensionality and eight-factor structure of the 43-item QOLMD. The sum score for each of the domains may be used to reflect its domain-specific function. We recommend using the 43-item QOLMD to capture the multiple domains of HRQOL. However, the second-order model showed an unsatisfactory model fit. Furthermore, caution is advised when interpreting overall HRQOL using the total score for the eight domains.

Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research