FACT-BR QUALITY OF LIFE SCALE (Version 3.0)

 

 

Patient Number:  

Patient Initials:

Date:

Below is a list of statements that other people with your illness have said are important. By filling one number per line, please indicate how true each statement has been for you during the past 7 days.

During the past 7 days:                                     

 Physical Well Being

not at all a little bit some what quite a bit very much
1. I have a lack of energy          
2. I have nausea          

3. Because of my physical condition, I have trouble meeting the needs of my family

         
4. I have pain          
5. I am bothered by side effects of treatment          
6. I feel ill
7. I am forced to spend all my time in bed

8. Looking at the above 7 questions, how much would you say your Physical Well-Being affects your quality of life? 

  

   

Social/Family Well Being

not at all

a little bit

some what quite a bit very much
9. I feel distant from my friends          
10. I get emotional support from my family          

11. I get support from my friends and neighbors

         
12 My family has accepted my illness          
13. Family communication about my illness is poor          

14. I feel close to my partner (or the person who is my main support)

15. Have you been sexually active during the past year?

NoYes If yes: I am satisfied with my sex life

Looking at the above 7 questions, how much would you say your Social /Family Well-Being affects your quality of life?  

      

 

During the past 7 days:

Relationship with Doctor

not at all a little bit some what quite a bit very much
17. I have confidence in my doctor(s)

 

 

     
18. My doctor is available to answer my questions          

19. Looking at the above 2 questions, how much would you say your Relationship with the Doctor affects your quality of life?

         

 

During the past 7 days:

Emotional Well-Being

not at all a little bit some what quite a bit very much
20. I feel sad          
21. I am proud of how I’m coping with my illness          

22. I am losing hope in the fight against my illness

         
23. I feel nervous          
24. I worry about dying          

25. I worry that my condition will get worse

26. Looking at the above 6 questions, how much would you say your Emotional Well-Being affects your quality of life?        

During the past 7 days:

Functional Well-Being

not at all a little bit some what quite a bit very much
27. I am able to work (including my work at home)          
28. My work (including my work at home) is fulfilling          

29. I am able to enjoy life

         
30. I have accepted my illness          
31. I am sleeping well          

32. I am enjoying the things I usually do for fun

33. I am content with the quality of my life right now

34. Looking at the above 7 questions, how much would you say your Functional Well Being affects your quality of life?  (not at all)  

     

THANK YOU