Table 1

Classification of measures of patients' views

ReportsRatings
Health statusFunctional status measures, measures for disability and handicap; measures of beliefs related to health status (e.g. health locus of control)Quality of life measures, measures for coping with health problems
Health careReports on the use of health care, health care received, and treatment adherence; measures of beliefs related to health care (e.g. efficacy of care providers)Expectations, needs, preferences, priorities, attitudes, evaluations, complaints and satisfaction related to health care