Lajos Kullmann

Applicability of the brief version of the World Health Organization’s quality of life questionnaire in Hungary

Bevezetes:Az eletminőseg, mint szubjektiv megitelesen alapulo kozerzeti-parameter alkalmas egy nepesseg, illetve kulonboző betegcsoportok egeszsegi allapotanak jellemzesere, valamint egyes terapias vagy prevencios beavatkozasok hatasanak megitelesere. Celkitűzes: Az eletminőseg meresere alkalmas tobbfele modszer kozul az Egeszsegugyi Vilagszervezet altal kifejlesztett kerdőiv roviditett valtozata hazai alkalmazhatosaganak es megbizhatosaganak vizsgalata. Modszerek: Kerdőives adatgyűjtesen alapulo keresztmetszeti vizsgalat tortent Csongrad megyeben az 1000, illetve 2000 fő alatti nepessegszamu kozsegekben, valamint kontroll telepuleskent egy kisvarosban, osszesen 814 fő koreben. Az eletminőseg kerdőiv megbizhatosaga es ervenyessege az egyes targykorokon beluli Cronbach-fele alfa, ANOVA es Kruskal-Wallis-proba, valamint a Spearman rho korrelacios egyutthato alapjan kerult ertekelesre. Eredmenyek: Az eletminőseg negy dimenziojanak/targykorenek – fizikai, pszichologiai, tarsas kapcsolatok, kornyezet – atlagertekei gyakorlatilag nem kulonboztek egymastol. Az egyes targykorokre, illetve az osszes kerdesre vonatkozo belső konzisztenciavizsgalat Cronbach-fele alfa-ertekei minden esetben meghaladtak a minimalisan elvarhato 0,7-es erteket. Az eletminőseg egyes targykoreire szamitott atlagok az eletkor előrehaladtaval csokkentek. Az egeszsegesek valamennyi targykort szignifikansan jobbnak iteltek, mint a betegek. A korrelacios vizsgalatok szerint az eletminőseg valamennyi dimenzioja szoros pozitiv osszefuggest mutatott az altalanos eletminőseggel, az egeszseggel valo elegedettseggel, es az egeszseg onertekelesevel, valamint mas, a szocialis vagy az egeszsegugyi helyzetet erintő kerdesekre adott valaszokkal. Kovetkeztetes: A kerdőiv hazai viszonyokra adaptalt valtozata alkalmasnak bizonyult a kulonboző demografiai, szocialis helyzetű es egeszsegi allapotu egyenek eletminősegenek megitelesere, a betegek es egeszsegesek elkulonitesere. A kerdőiv egyszerűen, gyorsan kitolthető, konnyen ertekelhető, es lehetőve teszi a magyar nepesseg koreben az eletminőseg mereset, valamint annak nemzetkozi adatokkal valo osszeveteset. Introduction: Quality of life, as a subjective parameter of the general condition, is suitable for characterization of the health status of populations or patient groups, and for studying the effects of therapic or preventive interventions. Aims: To test the applicability and reliability in Hungary of the abbreviated form of the quality of life questionnaire developed by WHO, one of several ways to measure the quality of life. Methods: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional investigation was performed among altogether 814 persons, in small settlements of population under 1000 and 2000, and in a small town for control, in Csongrad county, Hungary. The reliability and validity of the quality of life questionnaire was tested, within each group of questions, by means of Cronbach’s alpha, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and by Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient. Results: The mean values of the four domains of quality of life – physical, psychological, social and environmental – showed no noteworthy differences. The Cronbach’s alpha figures of the internal consistency test on separate groups of questions and on all questions were in all cases above the expected minimum of 0.7. The means calculated for each domain of quality of life were decreasing with increasing age. Healthy people estimated each aspect of quality of life as significantly better, compared to the sick. Correlation tests showed that all dimensions of the quality of life were in close positive correlation with the general quality of life, with the level of satisfaction with the own health, with the self-assessed health, and with the responses given on other questions related to the social or health situation of the questioned. Conclusion: The variation of the questionnaire, adapted to Hungarian conditions, proved to be suitable for testing the quality of life of persons with various demographical, social and health conditions, and for distinction between the healthy and the sick. The sheet, which can be filled in quickly and easily, enables the measurement of quality of life in the Hungarian population, and the comparison of that with international data.Applicability of the brief version of the World Health Organizations quality of life questionnaire in Hungary. Introduction: Quality of life, as a subjective parameter of the general condition, is suitable for characterization of the health status of populations or patient groups, and for studying the effects of therapic or preventive interventions. Aims: To test the applicability and reliability in Hungary of the abbreviated form of the quality of life questionnaire developed by WHO, one of several ways to measure the quality of life. Methods: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional investigation was performed among altogether 814 persons, in small settlements of population under 1000 and 2000, and in a small town for control, in Csongrad county, Hungary. The reliability and validity of the quality of life questionnaire was tested, within each group of questions, by means of Cronbachs alpha, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and by Spearmans rho correla- tion coefficient. Results: The mean values of the four domains of quality of life - physical, psychological, social and envi- ronmental - showed no noteworthy differences. The Cronbachs alpha figures of the internal consistency test on separate groups of questions and on all questions were in all cases above the expected minimum of 0.7. The means calculated for each domain of quality of life were decreasing with increasing age. Healthy people estimated each aspect of quality of life as significantly better, compared to the sick. Correlation tests showed that all dimensions of the quality of life were in close positive correlation with the general quality of life, with the level of satisfaction with the own health, with the self-assessed health, and with the responses given on other questions related to the social or health situation of the questioned. Conclusion: The variation of the questionnaire, adapted to Hungarian conditions, proved to be suitable for testing the quality of life of persons with various demographical, social and health conditions, and for distinction between the healthy and the sick. The sheet, which can be filled in quickly and easily, enables the measurement of quality of life in the Hungarian population, and the comparison of that with international data.

Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation: initial experiences of the first Hungarian multicentric study

INTRODUCTION This paper assesses the first controlled multicentric investigation of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation in Hungary. Framing and starting of the program was carried out beside the Hungarian experts by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. AIMS To prove the extreme importance of cardiac rehabilitation, both inpatient and outpatient, after the hospital treatment of cardiac emergencies. METHODS 531 patients were collected at the beginning of the study from three Hungarian cardiological centers having cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation ward. 167 patients were ranked into the outpatients group (Group A), 311 were rehabilitated in hospital (Group B) and 53 served as control (group C). After physical, ergometric and echocardiographic examinations and psychometric evaluation (Beck and WHOBREF questionnaires) the patients of Group A and B performed a conducted training three times weekly for 3 months. All the patients were examined 3 and 12 months later. RESULTS Significant improvement of ergometric data was observed in both groups of patients who underwent rehabilitation training, but this was not the case with control patients. This improvement could not be observed after one year. The number of anginal attacks and the need of hospital treatment also showed a significant reduction in Groups A and B. CONCLUSIONS The data have proved that cardiac rehabilitation has an extremely important role in the stabilisation of heart functions and general health of patients after acute myocardial infarction or heart surgery. It was also proved, that 12-week rehabilitation training is not sufficient to achieve long-term stabilization. Sufficient data have accumulated during the study about the effectiveness and safety of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation as an alternative to inpatient service.

[Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation: initial experience in the first Hungarian multicenter study].

INTRODUCTION This paper assesses the first controlled multicentric investigation of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation in Hungary. Framing and starting of the program was carried out beside the Hungarian experts by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. AIMS To prove the extreme importance of cardiac rehabilitation, both inpatient and outpatient, after the hospital treatment of cardiac emergencies. METHODS 531 patients were collected at the beginning of the study from three Hungarian cardiological centers having cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation ward. 167 patients were ranked into the outpatients group (Group A), 311 were rehabilitated in hospital (Group B) and 53 served as control (group C). After physical, ergometric and echocardiographic examinations and psychometric evaluation (Beck and WHOBREF questionnaires) the patients of Group A and B performed a conducted training three times weekly for 3 months. All the patients were examined 3 and 12 months later. RESULTS Significant improvement of ergometric data was observed in both groups of patients who underwent rehabilitation training, but this was not the case with control patients. This improvement could not be observed after one year. The number of anginal attacks and the need of hospital treatment also showed a significant reduction in Groups A and B. CONCLUSIONS The data have proved that cardiac rehabilitation has an extremely important role in the stabilisation of heart functions and general health of patients after acute myocardial infarction or heart surgery. It was also proved, that 12-week rehabilitation training is not sufficient to achieve long-term stabilization. Sufficient data have accumulated during the study about the effectiveness and safety of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation as an alternative to inpatient service.

A páciensek véleményének figyelembevétele az egészségügyi ellátás tervezése és értékelése során. A páciensek egészségértékelése

Provision of patient-centred health care is impossible without the knowledge of the patients perceptions, feelings and expectations. In contrast, participants feel the available time limited for satisfactory communication. This shortage may partially be compensated by measurements belonging to the concept of Patient Reported Outcomes. Concept definition, invention circle and use of the methods are largely diverse, eventually leading to misinterpretation of outcomes. For this reason, some organizations developed instructions, guidelines supporting uniform interpretation and application. Measures so far have rather served research goals yet may be applied in the clinical practice as well. They are not only appropriate for the evaluation of outcomes, judgement of adequacy and safety of care on systemic or institutional level, but also for the planning of individual patient care and supporting communication and co-operation. The present paper aims to provide general information and references for introducing the details. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(6): 215-222.

A jelentési és tanulórendszerek szerepe a betegbiztonság javításában

The principles and requirements of a patient safety related reporting and learning system were defined by the World Health Organization Draft Guidelines for Adverse Event Reporting and Learning Systems published in 2005. Since then more and more Hungarian health care organizations aim to improve their patient safety culture. In order to support this goal the NEVES reporting and learning system and the series of Patient Safety Forums for training and consultation were launched in 2006 and significantly renewed recently. Current operative modifications to the Health Law emphasize patient safety, making the introduction of these programs once again necessary.The principles and requirements of a patient safety related reporting and learning system were defined by the World Health Organization Draft Guidelines for Adverse Event Reporting and Learning Systems published in 2005. Since then more and more Hungarian health care organizations aim to improve their patient safety culture. In order to support this goal the NEVES reporting and learning system and the series of Patient Safety Forums for training and consultation were launched in 2006 and significantly renewed recently. Current operative modifications to the Health Law emphasize patient safety, making the introduction of these programs once again necessary.

Exploration of Quality-of-Life Goals in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury.

The aim of the study is to investigate the applicability of structured interviews for exploration of quality-of-life goals using an established instrument. Structured interviews were performed using WHOQOL-BREF and Disabilities Module as guideline with 35 clients admitted for first rehabilitation intervention after spinal cord injury. Although participants found some questions difficult to answer or psychologically stressful, most of them have appreciated the interviews’ help considering their position in life at an early phase of rehabilitation. WHOQOL-BREF and Disabilities Module is an appropriate tool as an interview guideline for exploring quality-of-life goals.

Specific Quality of Life Assessment Instrument for People with Disabilities: The WHOQOL-DIS Module

METHODS Multi cultural development based on WHO quality of life instrument development methodology. The Hungarian fi eld trial included 317 interviews (151 physically, 166 intellectually disabled persons) collecting health status and socio-demographic data, and applying WHO-DAS II disability assessment, and three new measures for attitudes towards disability, quality of care and the WHOQOL-DIS. Outcome of the 151 interviews with physically disabled persons are presented concentrating on the quality of life measure. The study population included 85 female vs. 66 male participants, the average age was 47.8 (18-86) years, 92.1% considered themselves disabled (duration 16.9 years) and 49.7% healthy. 89.4% of the sample lived at home the majority having unpaid or paid carers. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 15.0 version.

Járóbetegformában végzett kardiológiai rehabilitáció: az elsô hazai kontrollált multicentrikus tanulmány néhány eredménye

INTRODUCTION This paper assesses the first controlled multicentric investigation of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation in Hungary. Framing and starting of the program was carried out beside the Hungarian experts by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. AIMS To prove the extreme importance of cardiac rehabilitation, both inpatient and outpatient, after the hospital treatment of cardiac emergencies. METHODS 531 patients were collected at the beginning of the study from three Hungarian cardiological centers having cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation ward. 167 patients were ranked into the outpatients group (Group A), 311 were rehabilitated in hospital (Group B) and 53 served as control (group C). After physical, ergometric and echocardiographic examinations and psychometric evaluation (Beck and WHOBREF questionnaires) the patients of Group A and B performed a conducted training three times weekly for 3 months. All the patients were examined 3 and 12 months later. RESULTS Significant improvement of ergometric data was observed in both groups of patients who underwent rehabilitation training, but this was not the case with control patients. This improvement could not be observed after one year. The number of anginal attacks and the need of hospital treatment also showed a significant reduction in Groups A and B. CONCLUSIONS The data have proved that cardiac rehabilitation has an extremely important role in the stabilisation of heart functions and general health of patients after acute myocardial infarction or heart surgery. It was also proved, that 12-week rehabilitation training is not sufficient to achieve long-term stabilization. Sufficient data have accumulated during the study about the effectiveness and safety of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation as an alternative to inpatient service.

Az Egészségügyi Világszervezet rövidített életminőség kérdőívének hazai alkalmazhatóságáról@@@Applicability of the brief version of the World Health Organization’s quality of life questionnaire in Hungary

Bevezetes:Az eletminőseg, mint szubjektiv megitelesen alapulo kozerzeti-parameter alkalmas egy nepesseg, illetve kulonboző betegcsoportok egeszsegi allapotanak jellemzesere, valamint egyes terapias vagy prevencios beavatkozasok hatasanak megitelesere. Celkitűzes: Az eletminőseg meresere alkalmas tobbfele modszer kozul az Egeszsegugyi Vilagszervezet altal kifejlesztett kerdőiv roviditett valtozata hazai alkalmazhatosaganak es megbizhatosaganak vizsgalata. Modszerek: Kerdőives adatgyűjtesen alapulo keresztmetszeti vizsgalat tortent Csongrad megyeben az 1000, illetve 2000 fő alatti nepessegszamu kozsegekben, valamint kontroll telepuleskent egy kisvarosban, osszesen 814 fő koreben. Az eletminőseg kerdőiv megbizhatosaga es ervenyessege az egyes targykorokon beluli Cronbach-fele alfa, ANOVA es Kruskal-Wallis-proba, valamint a Spearman rho korrelacios egyutthato alapjan kerult ertekelesre. Eredmenyek: Az eletminőseg negy dimenziojanak/targykorenek – fizikai, pszichologiai, tarsas kapcsolatok, kornyezet – atlagertekei gyakorlatilag nem kulonboztek egymastol. Az egyes targykorokre, illetve az osszes kerdesre vonatkozo belső konzisztenciavizsgalat Cronbach-fele alfa-ertekei minden esetben meghaladtak a minimalisan elvarhato 0,7-es erteket. Az eletminőseg egyes targykoreire szamitott atlagok az eletkor előrehaladtaval csokkentek. Az egeszsegesek valamennyi targykort szignifikansan jobbnak iteltek, mint a betegek. A korrelacios vizsgalatok szerint az eletminőseg valamennyi dimenzioja szoros pozitiv osszefuggest mutatott az altalanos eletminőseggel, az egeszseggel valo elegedettseggel, es az egeszseg onertekelesevel, valamint mas, a szocialis vagy az egeszsegugyi helyzetet erintő kerdesekre adott valaszokkal. Kovetkeztetes: A kerdőiv hazai viszonyokra adaptalt valtozata alkalmasnak bizonyult a kulonboző demografiai, szocialis helyzetű es egeszsegi allapotu egyenek eletminősegenek megitelesere, a betegek es egeszsegesek elkulonitesere. A kerdőiv egyszerűen, gyorsan kitolthető, konnyen ertekelhető, es lehetőve teszi a magyar nepesseg koreben az eletminőseg mereset, valamint annak nemzetkozi adatokkal valo osszeveteset. Introduction: Quality of life, as a subjective parameter of the general condition, is suitable for characterization of the health status of populations or patient groups, and for studying the effects of therapic or preventive interventions. Aims: To test the applicability and reliability in Hungary of the abbreviated form of the quality of life questionnaire developed by WHO, one of several ways to measure the quality of life. Methods: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional investigation was performed among altogether 814 persons, in small settlements of population under 1000 and 2000, and in a small town for control, in Csongrad county, Hungary. The reliability and validity of the quality of life questionnaire was tested, within each group of questions, by means of Cronbach’s alpha, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and by Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient. Results: The mean values of the four domains of quality of life – physical, psychological, social and environmental – showed no noteworthy differences. The Cronbach’s alpha figures of the internal consistency test on separate groups of questions and on all questions were in all cases above the expected minimum of 0.7. The means calculated for each domain of quality of life were decreasing with increasing age. Healthy people estimated each aspect of quality of life as significantly better, compared to the sick. Correlation tests showed that all dimensions of the quality of life were in close positive correlation with the general quality of life, with the level of satisfaction with the own health, with the self-assessed health, and with the responses given on other questions related to the social or health situation of the questioned. Conclusion: The variation of the questionnaire, adapted to Hungarian conditions, proved to be suitable for testing the quality of life of persons with various demographical, social and health conditions, and for distinction between the healthy and the sick. The sheet, which can be filled in quickly and easily, enables the measurement of quality of life in the Hungarian population, and the comparison of that with international data.Applicability of the brief version of the World Health Organizations quality of life questionnaire in Hungary. Introduction: Quality of life, as a subjective parameter of the general condition, is suitable for characterization of the health status of populations or patient groups, and for studying the effects of therapic or preventive interventions. Aims: To test the applicability and reliability in Hungary of the abbreviated form of the quality of life questionnaire developed by WHO, one of several ways to measure the quality of life. Methods: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional investigation was performed among altogether 814 persons, in small settlements of population under 1000 and 2000, and in a small town for control, in Csongrad county, Hungary. The reliability and validity of the quality of life questionnaire was tested, within each group of questions, by means of Cronbachs alpha, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and by Spearmans rho correla- tion coefficient. Results: The mean values of the four domains of quality of life - physical, psychological, social and envi- ronmental - showed no noteworthy differences. The Cronbachs alpha figures of the internal consistency test on separate groups of questions and on all questions were in all cases above the expected minimum of 0.7. The means calculated for each domain of quality of life were decreasing with increasing age. Healthy people estimated each aspect of quality of life as significantly better, compared to the sick. Correlation tests showed that all dimensions of the quality of life were in close positive correlation with the general quality of life, with the level of satisfaction with the own health, with the self-assessed health, and with the responses given on other questions related to the social or health situation of the questioned. Conclusion: The variation of the questionnaire, adapted to Hungarian conditions, proved to be suitable for testing the quality of life of persons with various demographical, social and health conditions, and for distinction between the healthy and the sick. The sheet, which can be filled in quickly and easily, enables the measurement of quality of life in the Hungarian population, and the comparison of that with international data.

Az Egészségügyi Világszervezet rövidített életminôség kérdôívének hazai alkalmazhatóságáról

Bevezetes:Az eletminőseg, mint szubjektiv megitelesen alapulo kozerzeti-parameter alkalmas egy nepesseg, illetve kulonboző betegcsoportok egeszsegi allapotanak jellemzesere, valamint egyes terapias vagy prevencios beavatkozasok hatasanak megitelesere. Celkitűzes: Az eletminőseg meresere alkalmas tobbfele modszer kozul az Egeszsegugyi Vilagszervezet altal kifejlesztett kerdőiv roviditett valtozata hazai alkalmazhatosaganak es megbizhatosaganak vizsgalata. Modszerek: Kerdőives adatgyűjtesen alapulo keresztmetszeti vizsgalat tortent Csongrad megyeben az 1000, illetve 2000 fő alatti nepessegszamu kozsegekben, valamint kontroll telepuleskent egy kisvarosban, osszesen 814 fő koreben. Az eletminőseg kerdőiv megbizhatosaga es ervenyessege az egyes targykorokon beluli Cronbach-fele alfa, ANOVA es Kruskal-Wallis-proba, valamint a Spearman rho korrelacios egyutthato alapjan kerult ertekelesre. Eredmenyek: Az eletminőseg negy dimenziojanak/targykorenek – fizikai, pszichologiai, tarsas kapcsolatok, kornyezet – atlagertekei gyakorlatilag nem kulonboztek egymastol. Az egyes targykorokre, illetve az osszes kerdesre vonatkozo belső konzisztenciavizsgalat Cronbach-fele alfa-ertekei minden esetben meghaladtak a minimalisan elvarhato 0,7-es erteket. Az eletminőseg egyes targykoreire szamitott atlagok az eletkor előrehaladtaval csokkentek. Az egeszsegesek valamennyi targykort szignifikansan jobbnak iteltek, mint a betegek. A korrelacios vizsgalatok szerint az eletminőseg valamennyi dimenzioja szoros pozitiv osszefuggest mutatott az altalanos eletminőseggel, az egeszseggel valo elegedettseggel, es az egeszseg onertekelesevel, valamint mas, a szocialis vagy az egeszsegugyi helyzetet erintő kerdesekre adott valaszokkal. Kovetkeztetes: A kerdőiv hazai viszonyokra adaptalt valtozata alkalmasnak bizonyult a kulonboző demografiai, szocialis helyzetű es egeszsegi allapotu egyenek eletminősegenek megitelesere, a betegek es egeszsegesek elkulonitesere. A kerdőiv egyszerűen, gyorsan kitolthető, konnyen ertekelhető, es lehetőve teszi a magyar nepesseg koreben az eletminőseg mereset, valamint annak nemzetkozi adatokkal valo osszeveteset. Introduction: Quality of life, as a subjective parameter of the general condition, is suitable for characterization of the health status of populations or patient groups, and for studying the effects of therapic or preventive interventions. Aims: To test the applicability and reliability in Hungary of the abbreviated form of the quality of life questionnaire developed by WHO, one of several ways to measure the quality of life. Methods: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional investigation was performed among altogether 814 persons, in small settlements of population under 1000 and 2000, and in a small town for control, in Csongrad county, Hungary. The reliability and validity of the quality of life questionnaire was tested, within each group of questions, by means of Cronbach’s alpha, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and by Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient. Results: The mean values of the four domains of quality of life – physical, psychological, social and environmental – showed no noteworthy differences. The Cronbach’s alpha figures of the internal consistency test on separate groups of questions and on all questions were in all cases above the expected minimum of 0.7. The means calculated for each domain of quality of life were decreasing with increasing age. Healthy people estimated each aspect of quality of life as significantly better, compared to the sick. Correlation tests showed that all dimensions of the quality of life were in close positive correlation with the general quality of life, with the level of satisfaction with the own health, with the self-assessed health, and with the responses given on other questions related to the social or health situation of the questioned. Conclusion: The variation of the questionnaire, adapted to Hungarian conditions, proved to be suitable for testing the quality of life of persons with various demographical, social and health conditions, and for distinction between the healthy and the sick. The sheet, which can be filled in quickly and easily, enables the measurement of quality of life in the Hungarian population, and the comparison of that with international data.Applicability of the brief version of the World Health Organizations quality of life questionnaire in Hungary. Introduction: Quality of life, as a subjective parameter of the general condition, is suitable for characterization of the health status of populations or patient groups, and for studying the effects of therapic or preventive interventions. Aims: To test the applicability and reliability in Hungary of the abbreviated form of the quality of life questionnaire developed by WHO, one of several ways to measure the quality of life. Methods: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional investigation was performed among altogether 814 persons, in small settlements of population under 1000 and 2000, and in a small town for control, in Csongrad county, Hungary. The reliability and validity of the quality of life questionnaire was tested, within each group of questions, by means of Cronbachs alpha, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests, and by Spearmans rho correla- tion coefficient. Results: The mean values of the four domains of quality of life - physical, psychological, social and envi- ronmental - showed no noteworthy differences. The Cronbachs alpha figures of the internal consistency test on separate groups of questions and on all questions were in all cases above the expected minimum of 0.7. The means calculated for each domain of quality of life were decreasing with increasing age. Healthy people estimated each aspect of quality of life as significantly better, compared to the sick. Correlation tests showed that all dimensions of the quality of life were in close positive correlation with the general quality of life, with the level of satisfaction with the own health, with the self-assessed health, and with the responses given on other questions related to the social or health situation of the questioned. Conclusion: The variation of the questionnaire, adapted to Hungarian conditions, proved to be suitable for testing the quality of life of persons with various demographical, social and health conditions, and for distinction between the healthy and the sick. The sheet, which can be filled in quickly and easily, enables the measurement of quality of life in the Hungarian population, and the comparison of that with international data.