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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2000•researchgate.netJAVMA, Vol 216, No. 12, June 15, 2000 Views: Forum 1905 and succinct description. 38
There are a number of models of QOL, but they differ substantially in regard to the structure
of the concept. 39 In the absence of a wellaccepted operational definition, investigators have
approached the subject by identifying the particular components (usually called “domains”)
that are to be included and measured. 40 In everyday language, as well as in the scientific,
psychological, and philosophical literature, several terms are used in the evaluation of the�…
There are a number of models of QOL, but they differ substantially in regard to the structure
of the concept. 39 In the absence of a wellaccepted operational definition, investigators have
approached the subject by identifying the particular components (usually called “domains”)
that are to be included and measured. 40 In everyday language, as well as in the scientific,
psychological, and philosophical literature, several terms are used in the evaluation of the�…
JAVMA, Vol 216, No. 12, June 15, 2000 Views: Forum 1905 and succinct description. 38 There are a number of models of QOL, but they differ substantially in regard to the structure of the concept. 39 In the absence of a wellaccepted operational definition, investigators have approached the subject by identifying the particular components (usually called “domains”) that are to be included and measured. 40
In everyday language, as well as in the scientific, psychological, and philosophical literature, several terms are used in the evaluation of the subjective nature of an individual’s life. 41 Quality of life is closely related, and may be equivalent, to a number of other concepts, such as well-being42-44 (sometimes specified as subjective, 44-46 emotional, 44, 45 psychological, 47 or mental47 well-being), welfare, 41 happiness, 42, 47 life satisfac-
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