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. 1999 Spring;45(1):7-12.
doi: 10.1177/002076409904500102.

Application and results of the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA)

S Priebe  1 , P Huxley, S Knight, S Evans
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Application and results of the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA)

S Priebe et al. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 1999 Spring.
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Abstract

Background: Based on experiences and empirical evidence gained in studies using the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile (LQLP), the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA) has been developed as a condensed and slightly modified instrument for assessing quality of life. Its properties have been tested in a sample of community care patients.

Method: Fifty-five randomly selected patients on the Care Programme Approach were interviewed using the LQLP, the MANSA and the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale.

Results: Correlations between subjective quality of life scores on MANSA and LQLP were all 0.83 or higher (0.94 for the satisfaction mean score). Cronbach's alpha for satisfaction ratings was 0.74, and association with psychopathology was in line with results for LQLP as reported in the literature.

Conclusions: The MANSA is a brief instrument for assessing quality of life focusing on satisfaction with life as a whole and with life domains. Its psychometric properties appear satisfactory.

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