passages.id: split_5_test_2224_passage
passages.type: progene_text
passages.text: Two types of HRQL score are available : " generic scores " cover a wide array of items and allow comparison of patients suffering from various medical conditions ; they may however lack responsiveness and therefore underestimate changes in HRQL induced by a pharmacological or non - pharmacological management ; " disease - specific scores " are more responsive and sensitive to changes , and thus more suitable for assessing the impact of management on HRQL .