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. 2020 Apr 13;21:228. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03238-w

Table 1.

The orginzations of concepts of functioning, diability, and health (FDH), quality of life (QoL), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL)

Concept Definition adopted Visual explanation Item example (name of measurement)
Functioning, disability, and health (FDH) Biopsychosocial components and interactions among body structures and function, and activities and participation in the context of the environment and personal factors graphic file with name 12891_2020_3238_Figa_HTML.gif Is it difficult for you manage toileting? (American Shoulder and Elbow Society Score)
Quality of life(QoL) A person’s perception of their positions in life affected by the culture and value system in which they live and in relation to goals, expectations, standards, and concerns graphic file with name 12891_2020_3238_Figb_HTML.gif How much of a burden do you feel you are on others? (Western Ontario Osteoarthritis Score)
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) The subjective assessment of the impact of disease and treatment across the physical, psychological, social and somatic domains of functioning and well-being graphic file with name 12891_2020_3238_Figc_HTML.gif How satisfied are you with the current level of function of your shoulder? (PENN shoulder score)