AAQOL-29

The AAQoL score is the standardized total or subscale score derived from the Adult ADHD Quality of Life–29 (AAQoL-29) assessment. It reflects how ADHD symptoms impact an adult patient’s quality of life across key domains such as life productivity, psychological health, life outlook, and relationships.

Each of the 29 items is rated on a 5-point Likert scale and assigned a numerical value from 1 to 5. Some negatively worded items are reverse-scored. Raw scores are calculated for each domain; the total scale is then transformed to 0–100. Higher scores indicate a better quality of life.

A total AAQoL-29 score of 27, when transformed to the 0–100 scale, indicates severe impairment in ADHD-related quality of life. This score falls within the 0–25 range, suggesting significant functional limitations and reduced well-being, warranting further clinical attention and intervention.