Table 6 Results of regression models using changes in the IWQOL-Lite to predict changes in the Laval Questionnaire
From: The laval questionnaire: a new instrument to measure quality of life in morbid obesity
Laval Questionnaire's domains | Regression equation | Correlation coefficient (r) | D Laval Questionnaire corresponding to DIWQOL-Lite of 7.7* | D Laval Questionnaire corresponding to DIWQOL-Lite of 12.0* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D Symptoms | 0.034 × IWQOL-Lite Physical function + 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.78 |
D Activity/Mobility | 0.055 × IWQOL-Lite Physical function + 0.27 | 0.87 | 0.69 | 0.93 |
D Personal hygiene/Clothing | 0.048 × IWQOL-Lite Physical function + 0.84 | 0.74 | 1.21 | 1.42 |
D Emotions | 0.035 × IWQOL-Lite Self-esteem + 0.73 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 1.15 |
D Social interactions | 0.044 × IWQOL-Lite Public distress + 0.64 | 0.74 | 0.97 | 1.16 |
D Sexual life | 0.024 × IWQOL-Lite Sexual Life + 1.72 | 0.53 | 1.91 | 2.01 |