Table 1 The structure of the WHOQOL-OLD
WHOQOL-OLD facet | Item no. | Item text |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Old 01 | Impairments to senses affect daily life |
| Â | Old 02 | Rate sensory functioning |
I: Sensory abilities | Old 10 | Loss of sensory abilities affect participation in activities |
| Â | Old 20 | Problems with sensory functioning affect ability to interact |
| Â | Old 03 | Freedom to make own decisions |
| Â | Old 04 | Feel in control of your future |
II: Autonomy | Old 05 | Able to do things you'd like to |
| Â | Old 11 | People around you are respectful of your freedom |
| Â | Old 12 | Happy with things to look forward to |
| Â | Old 13 | Satisfied with opportunities to continue achieving |
III: Past, present and future activities | Old 15 | Received the recognition you deserve in life |
| Â | Old 19 | Satisfied with what you've achieved in life |
| Â | Old 14 | Satisfied with the way you use your time |
| Â | Old 16 | Satisfied with level of activity |
IV: Social participation | Old 17 | Have enough to do each day |
| Â | Old 18 | Satisfied with opportunity to participate in community |
| Â | Old 06 | Concerned about the way you will die |
V: Death and dying | Old 07 | Afraid of not being able to control death |
| Â | Old 08 | Scared of dying |
| Â | Old 09 | Fear pain before death |
| Â | Old 21 | Feel a sense of companionship in life |
| Â | Old 22 | Experience love in your life |
VI: Intimacy | Old 23 | Opportunities to love |
| Â | Old 24 | Opportunities to be loved |