In 2007, another study conducted by center for national health services on functioning of health posts support this finding.
The HUI3 can be seen as a 'within-the-skin' measure of health because it contains sensory dimensions such as vision, speech and hearing, and concerns health or health problems, whereas the EQ-5D and SF-6D focus more on how health impacts on functioning in life although both SF-6D and EQ-5D also have symptom-related dimensions (e.g., pain and discomfort).
11 43 44 We suggest that the self-perceived impact of declining health on function is more informative to a clinician than a list of comorbid conditions.
The present finding that parental subjective physical health status was not significantly associated with any other adolescent HRQoL dimension is also supported by previous studies stressing the unclear impact of parental physical ill health on child functioning [ 33].
Spinal cord injuries occur worldwide; often being life-threatening with devastating long term impacts on functioning, independence, health, and quality of life.
The World Health Organization (WHO) approved the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in 2001 as a framework and classification for understanding the impact of health conditions on functioning and disability [ 1].
The negative effect of late-life depression and anxiety disorders on health, functioning, and quality of life is well documented.
These results are consistent with previous studies and emphasize how diverse are the effects that parental mental health concerns may have on child health, functioning and adjustment [ 34].
A baseline questionnaire with questions on health issues, functioning as well as work-related and basic socio-demographic factors was completed by all patients.
These domains reflect physical health, mental health, and the impact of health on daily functioning.
