A quantile regression approach to the analysis of the quality of life determinants in the elderly

Objective. The aim of this study is to explain the effect of important covariates on the health-related quality of life (HRQol) in elderly subjects. Methods. Data were collected within a longitudinal study that involves 5256 subject, aged +or= 65. The Visual Analogue Scale inclused in the EQ-5D Ques...

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Main Authors: Serena Broccoli, Giulia Cavrini, Marco Zoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2013-05-01
Series:Statistica
Online Access:http://rivista-statistica.unibo.it/article/view/100