Youth Quality of Life Instrument - Short Form (YQOL-SF)

Overview

Purpose
measures generic quality of life in youth ages 11-18 years with and without chronic conditions and disabilities.
Respondent
Person with a Disability
Administration Method
Survey
Item Count
15
Population
General Population

Instrument Domains

DomainNumber of Items
Choice and Control3
Personal choices and goals2
Personal freedoms and dignity of risk1
Choice of services and supports0
Self-direction0
Community Inclusion7
Meaningful activity2
Social connectedness and relationships5
Employment0
Resources and settings to facilitate inclusion0
Transportation0
Holistic Health and Functioning5
Individual health and functioning5
Health promotion and prevention0
Caregiver Support0
Access to resources0
Family caregiver/natural support involvement0
Family caregiver/natural support wellbeing0
Training and skill-building0
Consumer Leadership in System Development0
Evidence of meaningful caregiver involvement0
Evidence of meaningful consumer involvement0
System supports meaningful consumer involvement0
Equity0
Availability0
Equitable access and resource allocation0
Transparency and consistency0
Fluctuation of Need0
Human and Legal Rights0
Freedom from abuse and neglect0
Informed decision-making0
Optimizing the preservation of legal and human rights0
Privacy0
Supporting individuals in exercising their human and legal rights0
Level of Caregiver Well-Being0
Person-Centered Planning and Coordination0
Assessment0
Coordination0
Person-centered planning0
Service Delivery and Effectiveness0
Delivery0
Person's needs met and goals realized0
System Performance and Accountability0
Data management and use0
Evidence-based practice0
Financing and service delivery structures0
Workforce0
Adequately compensated with benefits0
Culturally competent0
Demonstrated competencies when appropriate0
Person-centered approach to services0
Safety of and respect for the worker0
Staff Turnover0
Sufficient workforce numbers dispersion and availability0
Workforce engagement and participation0