Abstract

UNDERSTANDING HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE PARAMETERS IN AYURVEDA

*Dr. Manisha Talekar, Dr. Balkrishan Sevatkar, Dr. Rahul Ghuse, Dr. R. Govind Reddy

Abstract

HRQOL (Health related quality of life) is a multidimensional construct that consists of at least three broad domains – physical, psychological, and social functioning – that are affected by one‟s disease and/or treatment. HRQOL is usually measured in chronic conditions and is frequently impaired to a great extent. The estimation of the relative impact of chronic diseases on HRQOL is necessary in order to better plan and distribute health care resources aiming at a better HRQOL. Most QOL measures are generic rather than disease specific viz. WHOBREF, SF-36, EUROQol etc. In Ayurveda studies also, these QOL measures are commonly using. But in Ayurveda, theses QOL parameters cover under the heading of equilibrium of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala and Mana. And the domains like physical, psychological, and social functioning covered under the heading Dashavidha Pariksha for example Physical & Psychological aspect covers under Prakriti, Sara, Samhanana, Pramana, Satmya, Aharashakti, Vyyamashakti and Vaya Pariksha. Psychological and social aspect covers under Satva Pariksha & under Prakriti Pariksha & equilibrium of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala covers under Vikriti Pariksha.

Keywords: HRQOL; Dashavidha Pariksha; equilibrium; Dosha.