Table 1.
Scales for evaluating QoL in patients with obesity
| Scale | Reference | Key parameters measured |
|---|---|---|
| Scales incorporating measures of distress over obesity | ||
| Obesity Adjustment Survey (OAS) | Butler et al. 26 | Distress over obesity |
| Obesity‐related Coping (OCQ) and Obesity‐related Distress (ODQ) questionnaires | Ryden et al. 70 | Distress over obesity, coping mechanisms |
| Impact of Weight on QoL, short version (IWQOL‐Lite) | Kolotkin et al. 30 | Five domains: physical function, self‐esteem, sexual life, public distress, work |
| Quality of Life, Obesity and Dietetics (QOLOD) | Ziegler et al. 34 | Based on IWQOL‐Lite, with questions added specific to French culture and experiences |
| Laval Questionnaire | Therrien et al. 33 | Six domains: symptoms, activity/mobility, personal hygiene/clothing, emotions, social interactions (including public distress), sexual life |
| Scales assessing other aspects of psychosocial well‐being related to obesity | ||
| LEWIN‐TAG questionnaire | Mathias et al. 71 | Wide range of global and obesity‐specific domains |
| Obesity‐specific QoL instrument (OSQOL) | Le Pen et al. 72 | Four domains: physical state, vitality, social interactions, psychological state |
| Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) | Oria et al. 73 | Developed specifically for bariatric surgery patients; QoL dimensions include self‐esteem and daily activities |
| Obesity‐related Well‐being Questionnaire (ORWELL 97) | Mannucci et al. 74 | Psychological status, social adjustment, physical symptoms |
| Obesity and Weight‐loss QoL questionnaire (OWLQOL) and Weight‐related Symptom Measure (WRSM) | Niero et al. 75 | Two questionnaires intended to be used together to measure presence and impact of obesity symptoms on QoL |
| Obesity‐related Problems Scale (OP) | Karlsson et al. 76 | Psychosocial functioning |
| Moorehead–Ardelt QoL instrument (MAQOL) | Moorehead et al. 77 | Six domains: self‐esteem, physical well‐being, social relationships, work, sexuality, eating behaviour |
| Health‐related QoL (HRQL) | Mathus‐Vliegen et al. 50 | General well‐being, health distress, depression, self‐esteem, physical activities, social activities |
| BQL | Weiner et al. 78 | Developed specifically for bariatric surgery patients; includes QoL and symptom‐related scales |
| Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS) | Hilbert et al. 79 | Assesses extent to which patient has internalised weight‐related stigma |
| Bariatric and Obesity‐Specific Survey (BOSS) | Tayyem et al. 80 | Developed specifically for bariatric surgery patients; six domains: incapacity, work and well‐being, social function, appearance and health, eating patterns, sexual health |