PozQoL publications

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Discover how PozQoL improves our understanding of quality of life for people living with HIV

Explore key publications demonstrating PozQoL’s impact, from its rigorous development and validation to its use in diverse health and research settings.

  • 📒 Core PozQoL publications
    • Foundational studies: Publications on the development, validation, and piloting of PozQoL as a quality-of-life (QoL) scale for people living with HIV (PLHIV)
    • Cross-cultural validations: Studies testing PozQoL’s reliability and adaptability across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts
    • Applications and broader tools: Research and resources exploring how PozQoL can be used alongside other tools or within broader frameworks to monitor quality of life and improve care delivery
  • 🌏 PozQoL in use
    • Health service applications: Publications showing how PozQoL is integrated into clinical and community service settings
    • Research studies: Studies using PozQoL to explore quality-of-life outcomes across different populations and themes
  • 📈 Presentations and posters by the PozQoL team: Conference contributions highlighting the leadership of PLHIV in developing and implementing PozQoL

📒 Core PozQoL publications

Explore the research that underpins the PozQoL scale. These foundational publications include the initial development and validation studies that established PozQoL as a trusted measure of quality of life for people living with HIV (PLHIV). You’ll also find evidence from cross-cultural adaptation studies, showcasing PozQoL’s effectiveness and relevance across diverse populations. Additionally, explore innovative ways PozQoL can be used to enhance the monitoring of quality of life and drive better care outcomes.

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🌏 PozQoL in use

Discover how PozQoL has been applied in real-world settings to improve outcomes for PLHIV. This section features research and case studies illustrating the scale’s implementation in clinical services and community programs. From guiding health service improvements to uncovering trends in quality-of-life outcomes, these studies provide valuable insights into the practical uses of PozQoL.

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📈 Presentations and posters by the PozQoL team

This collection showcases the conference presentations and posters delivered by the PozQoL team during the scale’s early years. These contributions highlight the leadership of PLHIV in shaping the tool, from its conceptualisation to validation, and provide insight into the collaborative efforts that brought PozQoL to life.

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