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Obesity may have a negative effect on quality of life (QOL) and is an important outcome in the treatment of obesity. In this chapter we discuss the concept of QOL; the measurement of QOL; the mechanisms by which obesity may infl uence the physical, social, mental, and sexual aspects of QOL; and the effects of weight loss interventions on QOL. Finally, we discuss how health professionals may use QOL measures to improve the quality of clinical practice. ## Keywords Quality of life • Health-related quality of life • Health status • Patient-reported outcomes • Physical functioning • Mental functioning • Social functioning • Sexual functioning ## Key Points • Obesity may have a negative effect on quality of life (QOL) and is an important outcome in the treatment of obesity. • There are three types of QOL measures: disease-specifi c measures, generic measures, and overall QOL. • Obesity may infl uence quality of life by impacting physical, social, mental, and sexual function. • Measuring QOL in clinical situations can be broadly useful in working with obese individuals both in measuring clinical outcomes and serving as a motivator for change.

Author

John Roger Andersen; Tor-Ivar Karlsen; Ronette L. Kolotkin

Publisher

Springer New York : Imprint : Humana Press

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781493905478

Subjects

Medical, Medicine