Colleen A. McHorney
HEALTH STATUS ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR ADULTS: Past Accomplishments and Future Challenges
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital|Health Services Research & Development|University of Wisconsin–Madison
abstract past 30 years health status assessment methods adults proliferated numerous generic diseasespecific preferencebased measures exist tap diverse aspects functioning wellbeing symptom states subjective perceptions health evolution state art adult health status assessment reviewed applications tools health services research health policy clinical practice discussed recommendations offered selecting among armamentaria tools conceptual methodological challenges confront instrument users developers alike identified discussed