26.08.2026journal-article
Frontiers in Psychology
Swedish translation and cultural adaptation of the General Well-Being Schedule for patients with olfactory and hearing dysfunction
Background Quality of life (QoL) is largely determined by our psychological well-being, yet commonly used somatic QoL measures often emphasize physical symptoms. Consequently, psychological needs in individuals who lack physical comorbidities are often overlooked. The General Well-Being Schedule (GWB) is a validated tool for assessing well-being, without focusing on physical dysfunction or being disease specific. As sensory impairments are strongly linked to reduced QoL, a Swedish GWB could have substantial clinica …