Adaptation and cross-cultural validation of the Brazilian version of the Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale.

Objective: the Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale (WEMWBS) was designed to assess the level of mental well-being of a population or specific groups. The scale consists of 14 items covering functional psychological aspects, as well as well-being. The final score is calculated by adding up the response of each item, ranging from 1 to 5, obtaining a result from 14 to 70 points.

Quality of life and clinical indicators in heart failure: a multivariate analysis.

Background: In Heart Failure (HF), special attention must be given not only to objective or isolated aspects, but also to the patient's health self-perceptions. Subjective aspects can help healthcare providers understand and better treat HF.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the simultaneous effects of clinical indicators of HF on the Quality-of-Life (QOL).