1. Introduction -- 2. The theoretical and technical foundations of health measurement -- 3. Physical disability and handicap -- 4. Social health -- 5. Psychological well-being -- 6. Anxiety -- 7. Depression -- 8. Mental status testing -- 9. Pain measurements -- 10. General health status and quality of life -- 11. Recommendations and conclusions
Summary
This text provides reviews of the quality of over 100 health measurement instruments. It guides the reader in choosing among rival methods, showing how to administer and score them. It also includes a historical and technical introduction to the field of health measurement
