The Music-Related Quality of Life Measure (MuRQoL): A Scoping Review of Its Validation and Application.

IF 2.1 Q1 AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Audiology Research Pub Date : 2025-03-07 DOI:10.3390/audiolres15020026

Giorgos Dritsakis, Andrea Frosolini, Cynthia Lam

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Abstract

Background: The Music-Related Quality of Life (MuRQoL) was launched in 2017 as a valid psychometric measure of Cochlear Implant (CI) users' music experience and its impact on Quality of Life (QoL). This scoping review aimed to explore the implementation and effectiveness of the instrument since its introduction.

Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched for publications written in English reporting a translation, validation or application of the MuRQoL.

Results: Eleven publications were found, including three validated versions and eight studies that applied the MuRQoL in Italy, Turkey, Spain and the US in research and clinical settings for various purposes. The review showcases the reliability, validity and potential clinical utility of the tool underscoring its growing adoption and integration with other assessment tools. Based on the findings, we make recommendations and provide a roadmap for optimizing the use of MuRQoL globally, including naming and terminology conventions. Anecdotal evidence, such as forthcoming or non-English publications offer further insights into the tool's future potential.

Conclusions: The MuRQoL is currently available in four languages and applicable across diverse cultural contexts, populations and settings. It is a versatile, patient-centered tool providing a deep understanding of CI users' music experiences. As research and validation efforts continue, the instrument has the potential to set a benchmark for assessing the broader impacts of CIs beyond speech perception, emphasizing the significance of music in enriching the lives of individuals with Hearing Loss (HL).

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音乐相关生活质量测量（MuRQoL）：其有效性和应用的范围综述。

背景：音乐相关生活质量（MuRQoL）于2017年推出，作为人工耳蜗（CI）用户音乐体验及其对生活质量（QoL）影响的有效心理测量。本次范围审查旨在探讨该文书自推出以来的执行情况和有效性。方法：检索PubMed和谷歌Scholar数据库，检索报道MuRQoL翻译、验证或应用的英文出版物。结果：在意大利、土耳其、西班牙和美国发现了11篇出版物，其中包括3个经过验证的版本和8项研究，这些研究将MuRQoL应用于各种目的的研究和临床环境。该综述展示了该工具的可靠性、有效性和潜在的临床应用，强调了其越来越多的采用和与其他评估工具的整合。根据调查结果，我们提出了建议，并提供了一个路线图，以优化全球MuRQoL的使用，包括命名和术语约定。轶事证据，例如即将出版的或非英语出版物，为该工具的未来潜力提供了进一步的见解。结论：MuRQoL目前有四种语言版本，适用于不同的文化背景、人群和环境。它是一个多功能的、以患者为中心的工具，提供了对CI用户音乐体验的深刻理解。随着研究和验证工作的继续，该仪器有可能为评估ci在言语感知之外的更广泛影响设定基准，强调音乐在丰富听力损失患者生活中的重要性。

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Audiology Research AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY-

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2.30

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23.50%

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审稿时长

11 weeks

期刊介绍： The mission of Audiology Research is to publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant scientific researches related to the basic science and clinical aspects of the auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear that can be used by clinicians, scientists and specialists to improve understanding and treatment of patients with audiological and neurotological disorders.