Key result
Among individuals with disabilities, all four WHOQOL-BREF domains significantly influenced quality of life, with the environment domain being the most influential predictor (Beta 0.394, p<0.001).
Population
305 adults with acknowledged disability and polymorbidity, from the register of a general Territory Expert…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports holistic QoL assessment including environment in disability; leaves open whether interventions improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=305)
No
Effect estimate: Beta 0.394
p-value: p=<0.001
In individuals with disabilities, quality of life is significantly influenced by environmental factors and physical pain, highlighting the need for a medico-social approach in disability assessment.
Ванкова et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Individuals with disabilities (n=305). WHOQOL-BREF domains and physical pain was evaluated on Influence of the Environment domain on Quality of Life profile (Beta 0.394, p=<0.001). Among individuals with disabilities, all four WHOQOL-BREF domains significantly influenced quality of life, with the environment domain being the most influential predictor (Beta 0.394, p<0.001).
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