Mellor et al. (2003): study AU 2003
Publication
- Author(s):
- Mellor, D.J.; Cummins, R.A.; Karlinsky, E.
- Title:
- The Management of Subjective Quality of Life by Short-stay Hospital Patients: An Exploratory Study.
- Source:
- Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2003, Vol. 1, 1 - 17
Investigation
- Public
- Short-stay in-ward surgery patients, shortly before and after treatment, Australia 2003
- Sample
- Non-probability chunk sample
- Respondents
- N = 148
- Non Response
- Assessment
-
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
First questionnaire completed. prior to admission. Second 2 days after surgery, second version and third questionnare 1 week after discharge. The 3rd version was returned by reply paid mail.
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on 20 questions
How do you feel on the average?
A Active
B Energetic
C Lively
D Vigorous
E Exhausted
F Fatigued
G Tired
H Weary
I Worn out
J Aggravated
K Agitated
L Hostile
M Irritable
N Upset
O Uptight
P Calm
Q Peaceful
R Relaxed
S Serene
T Tranquil
Rating scale
1 very slightly to not at all
2
3
4
5 extremely
Computation: PA-NA: PA = A-D, P-T, NA = E-O - Classification:
- A-BH-g-mq-v-5-a
- Author's label:
- SQOL
- Remarks:
- Affect Balance computed by us, substracting NA from PA
- Page in publication:
- Table 1
- Observed distribution
- Summary Statistics
- On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
- Mean:
- 2.31 -
- SD:
- 0.01 -