Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Quality of Life(also: QoL, WHOQOL)
- Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensional construct used in disability, rehabilitation, and accessibility research to capture well-being across physical health, psychological state, social relationships, and environmental factors. The World Health Organization's WHOQOL…
- Quality of Life Framework(also: QoL Framework, WHOQOL)
- A structured approach to measuring and understanding an individual's overall well-being across multiple domains including physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, environment, independence, and personal beliefs. The WHO Quality of Life framework (WHOQOL)…
- Quantified Self(also: Self-Tracking, Personal Informatics, Lifelogging)
- The practice of using technology to systematically track and analyse data about one's own body, health, behaviour, and daily activities. Common tools include fitness trackers, smartwatches, heart rate monitors, and mobile apps that record metrics such as steps, sleep, calories,…
- QuickDASH(also: Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand)
- A shortened version of the DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) outcome measure, consisting of 11 items that assess a person's ability to perform upper extremity activities of daily living. The QuickDASH produces scores from 0 (no disability) to 100 (most severe…
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