Table 3. Results of the VES-13 (score ≥ 2) and WHOQOL-bref (score < 60) diagnostic tests for older individuals with very poor (or poor) quality of life and very dissatisfied (or dissatisfied) with their health status. Samambaia, DF, Brazil, 2017.
| Tools | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Positive predictive value (%) | Negative predictive value (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VES-13 | 84 | 49.4 | 8.6 | 98.2 |
| WHOQOL-bref | 88 | 66.4 | 12.9 | 99 |
VES-13: Vulnerable Elders Survey; WHOOQOL-bref: World Health Organization Quality of Life - abbreviated version