Measures

Ways of Coping (Revised) Scale

The Ways of Coping Scale is a 66-item questionnaire that assesses coping style(s). Keyword(s): Coping Author(s): Folkman, S., Lazarus, R.S.

Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13)

The Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) is a 13-item screening tool that aims to identify elders at risk for death or decline. Keyword(s): Health, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living Author(s): Saliba, D., Elliott, M., Rubenstein, L.Z., Solomon, D.H., Young, R.T., Kamberg, C.J., Wenger, N.S.

Valuation of Life Scale

The Valuation of Life Scale assesses an individuals appraisals of quality of life, independent of their physical health. Keyword(s): Chronic illness Author(s): Lawton, M.P., Moss, M., Hoffman, C., Kelban, M.H., Ruckdeschel, K., Winter, L.

Trust in the Physicians/Medical Professions

The Trust in Physicians/Medical Professions Scale is an 11 item measure of general trust in physicians and the medical profession. Keyword(s): Trust, distrust Author(s): Anderson, LA., Dedrick, RF

Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS)

The Trait-Meta Mood Scale (TMMS) is a 30-item measure used to assess emotional beliefs and attitudes people have toward their own emotional experiences. There is a 3 factor structure within the measure comprised of 1) attention to feeling, 2) clarity in discrimination of feeling, and 3) mood repair. Keyword(s): Personality; Interpersonal Processes, emotion Author(s): Salovey, P., Mayer, J. D., Goldman, S. L., Turvey, C., & Palfai, T. P.

Snyder Hope Scale

The Snyder Hope Scale is a 12-item measure of hope and dispositional hopefulness. Keyword(s): Hope Author(s): Snyder, C.R., Harris, C., Anderson, J.R., Holleran, S.A., Irving, L.M., Sigmon, S.T., et al.

Concept of a Good Death Measure

The Concept of a Good Death Measure is a 17-item scale that identifies important factors related to achieving a good death. Keyword(s): Death, death attitudes Author(s): Schwartz, C.E., Mazonr, K., Rogers, J., Ma, Y., Reed, G.

Target Complaints Methodology Scale

The Target Complaints Methodology scale is used to identify target complaints individuals wish to process in therapy. Keyword(s): Mental health Author(s): Battle, C.C., Imber, S.D., Hoehn-Saric, R., Stone, A.R., Nash, E.R., Frank J.D.

Symptom Seeking Scale

The Symptom Seeking scale is a three-item measure assessing the tendency to engage in Alzheimer’s Disease symptom-seeking behavior. Author(s): Hodgson, L.G., Cutler, S.J., Livingston, K.

Symptom Management at the End-of-Life in Dementia (EOLD) scales

The Symptom Management at the End-of-Life in Dementia (SM-EOLD) scales evaluate the experiences of severely cognitively impaired persons. Keyword(s): Dying, symptoms Author(s): Volicer, Hurley, Blasi

Subjective Well-Being Scale (SWB)

The Subjective Well-Being Scale (SWB) is a three-item measure of life satisfaction and and psychological well-being. Keyword(s): Well-being Author(s): Stock, Okun, Benin; Bradburn

Subjective Health

Noted for its parsimony and economy, the three-item Subjective Health scale measures participants subjective appraisals of their health. Keyword(s): Health Author(s): Levy-Cushman; Abeles

Subjective Aging and Perception Scale

The Subjective Aging and Perception Scale is a 12-item measure of physical self-concept, subjective subjective perception of time, subjective perceptions of social relationships, and cognitive self-concept. Keyword(s): subjective age, perception Author(s): de Gracia Blanco, M., Olmo., J.G., Arbones, M.M., Bosch, P.M.

Stressful Life Experiences Screening (SLES)

The Stressful Life Experiences Screening (SLES) is a 20-item measure that assesses trauma history. Keyword(s): Stress Author(s): Chisholm, B., Freeman, D., Cooke, A.

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) is a 40-item measure of state and trait anxiety. Keyword(s): Anxiety Author(s): Speilberger, C., Gorsuch, RL., Lushene, RE.

Spirituality Index of Well-Being

The Spirituality Index of Well-Being measures the effect of spirituality on subjective well-being. Keyword(s): Spiritual, well-being Author(s): Daaleman, T., Frey, B.

Spiritual Experience Index

The Spiritual Experience Index is a measure of adaptive spiritual functioning. Keyword(s): Spiritual, spirituality Author(s): Genia, V.

Social Support Measure

The Social Support measure assesses social networks, perceived support, perceived adequacy or satisfaction with support, and negative interactions using 16 items. Keyword(s): Social support Author(s): Barrera, M., Sandler, IN, Ramsay, T.B.

Social Engagement Measure

The Social Engagement Measure assesses social engagement and withdrawal. Keyword(s): Engagement, social Author(s): Mor, V., Branco, K., Fleishman, J., Hawes, C., Phillips, C., Morris, J., and Fries, B.

Social Connectedness Scale (SCS)

The Social Connectedness Scale (SCS) is a measure used to assess the level of interpersonal closeness that an individual experiences in his/her social world. Keyword(s): Connectedness Author(s): Lee; Robbins

St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Examination

The St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Examination is a tool used to assess mental status. Keyword(s): Cognition, cognitive status, dementia, mental status, mild cognitive impairment Author(s): Tariq, S. H., Tumosa, N., Chibnall, J. T., Perry, M. H., & Morley, J. E.

Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)

The (Short) Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA) is a functional literacy assessment tool designed to evaluate literacy in the health care setting. Keyword(s): Literacy Author(s): Baker, D. W., Williams, M. V., Parker, R. M., Gazmararian, J. A., & Nurss, J.

Short Form Health Survey -RAND

The Short Form Health Survey is a 36-item measure that assesses eight health concepts: physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to personal or emotional problems, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, and general health perceptions. It also includes a single item that provides an indication of perceived change in health. The version included in this database is from the RAND Corporation and is non-proprietary. Keyword(s): Health Author(s): Ware, J. E., & Sherbourne, C. […]

Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ)

The Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) is a 10-item measure designed to assess overall cognitive impairment-including memory, attention, intellectual performance, and spatial orientation. Keyword(s): Mental status, mild cognitive impairment Author(s): Pfeiffer, E.

Sexual Interaction Inventory

The Sexual Interaction Inventory (SII) assesses aspects of enjoyment of 17 of sexual activities. Keyword(s): Sex, health Author(s): LoPiccolo, J., Steger, J.C.