Abstract
A multidimensional model of self-reported health status in 1,980 patients with 1 or more chronic medical conditions was evaluated. Two dimensions of health were hypothesized: Physical health was defined by measures of physical functioning, role limitations, satisfaction with physical ability, and mobility; mental health was defined by depression, positive affect, anxiety, and feelings of belonging
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PsychologyPsychometricsChronic diseaseDiseaseClinical psychologyMedicineIntensive care medicinePathology
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- 1990
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- 2
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- 1
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- 22-30
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Ron D. Hays,
Anita L. Stewart
(1990).
The structure of self-reported health in chronic disease patients..
Psychological Assessment
, 2
(1)
, 22-30.
https://doi.org/10.1037/1040-3590.2.1.22
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- 10.1037/1040-3590.2.1.22