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Quality of Life
Explore the Quality of Life reports to better understand service user needs and improve their well-being with insights from WHOQOL-BREF and KIDSCREEN frameworks.
Last updated 23 May 2025
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Overview
The Quality of Life reports seek to identify service user needs, better mobilise resources to address them, and improve their well-being.
To measure the quality of life, the World Health Organisation Quality of Life framework (WHOQOL-BREF) is used for adult respondents (18 years and above), while the KIDSCREEN framework is used for children and youth respondents (under 18 years).
KIDSCREEN-27
WHOQOL-BREF
From Aug 2024 onwards, NCSS revised the reporting of QOL domains and overall QOL score for better alignment with international norms for QOL reporting. As a result, QOL scores in materials published before Aug 2024 may differ from those published after.
Quality of Life research studies
Understanding the quality of life of caregivers
This initiative focuses on the well-being of caregivers to offer insights for service planning and development and a baseline for future comparison.
Understanding the quality of life of children and youth
This nationwide survey investigated the needs and well-being of children and youth across diverse health and socioeconomic strata, as well as the entire span of childhood. It also provided service planning and developmental insights to better support children and youth.
Understanding the quality of life of adults with mental health issues
The nationwide survey explored the needs and well-being of children and youth to offer insights for better service planning and support.
Understanding the quality of life of seniors
The nationwide study surveyed seniors 50+ to understand their needs, identify priorities, and establish a baseline for quality of life.
Understanding the quality of life of adults with disabilities
The study identified the needs of persons with disabilities, highlighted intervention priorities, and established a baseline for their quality of life.