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Table 4 Answers to the questionnaire assessing the knowledge of QoL issue

From: Physicians' knowledge of health-related quality of life and perception of its importance in daily clinical practice

What is your knowledge of QOL studies and trials?

 

   None

48 (15.5)

   - Unspecific knowledge

173 (55.8)

   - Specific knowledge without research activity

31 (10)

   - Use of QOL assessment in clinical practice

22 (7.1)

   - Use of QOL assessment for research purpose

34 (11)

The SF-36 is:

 

   - Self administered and measures disability

15 (4.8)

   - Self-administered, unspecific tool to measure QOL

90 (29)

   - Filled by the physician

6 (1.9)

   - Unknown

197 (63.5)

Have you ever partecipated a study on QoL?

 

   - Never

235 (75.8)

   - Once

42 (13.5)

   - Several times

32 (10.3)

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

 

   - Yes

51 (16.5)

   - No

259 (83.5)

Studies on QoL are usually performed in your department?

 

   - Yes

94 (30.3)

   - No

216 (69.7)