Objective: This study investigated the feasibility and usefulness of linking algorithms for well known quality-of-life (QOL) indicators to large nationally representative databases. Design and Setting: The National Medical Expenditure Survey (NMES) was utilised. We developed an algorithm to...

Measures of health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) are becoming increasingly important in assessing the effects of chronic illness and healthcare interventions designed to treat them. Obtaining measures of HR-QOL for a nationally representative sample of individuals would enhance understanding...