Table 1 Questionnaire to assess the knowledge of QoL issue

   - None

   - Unspecific knowledge

   - Specific knowledge without research activity

   - Use of QOL assessment in clinical practice

   - Use of QOL assessment for research purpose

The SF-36 is:

   - Self administered and measures disability

   - Self-administered, unspecific tool to measure QOL

   - Filled by the physician

   - Unknown

Have you ever partecipated a study on QoL?

   - Never

   - Once

   - Several times

Do you know a medical journal that publishes studies on QoL?

   - Yes

   - No

Studies on QoL are usually performed in your department?

   - Yes

   - No