The Non-Communicative Patient Pain Assessment Instrument (NOPPAIN) is a nursing assistant administered pain assessment instrument for use in dementia. Keyword(s): Pain Author(s) Snow, AL., Weber, JB., OMalley, KJ., Cody, M., Beck, C., Bruera, E., Ashton, C., and Kunik, ME.
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The Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) is a 20-item measure used to assess ethnic identity among adolescents and adults. Keyword(s): Ethnic identity Author(s): Phinney, JS.
The Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ) assess memory ability across a range of everyday memory situations. Keyword(s): Memory Author(s): Troyer, A.K., Rich, J.B.
The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a subjective, self-reported assessment of social support. Keyword(s): Social support Author(s): Zimet, GD., Dahlem, NW., Zimet, SG., Farley, GK.
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The Multidimensional Fear of Death Scale (MFODS) is a 42-item measure assessing dimensions of death anxiety and fear. Keyword(s): Death anxiety Author(s): Neimeyer, RA; Moore, M.K.; Hoelter (1979)
The Multicultural Awareness-Knowledge-Skills Survey (MAKSS) is 60-item assessment of an individuals multicultural counseling awareness, knowledge, and skills. Keyword(s): Cultural competence Author(s): D Andrea, M., Daniels, J., Heck, R.
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The Morisky Medication Compliance Scale is a 4-item measure of medication-taking behavior, adherence, and compliance. Keyword(s): Medication Author(s): Morisky, DE., Green, L., Levein, DM
The Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) is a 15-item measurement of mindfulness. Keyword(s): Mindfulness Author(s): Brown, K.W., & Ryan, R. M.
The Metamemory in Adulthood (MIA) Questionnaire assesses perceived capacity of, and control over, memory abilities. Keyword(s): Metamemory Author(s): Dixon, R.A. Hultsch, D.F.
The Memory Awareness Rating Scale (MARS) is a quantitative measure of an individuals awareness of deficits in their memory. Keyword(s): Awareness Author(s): Clare, L., Wilson, B.A., Carter, G., Roth, I., Hodges, J.R.
The Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS) assesses patients’ experiences of 32 symptoms during the previous week. Keyword(s): Symptoms Author(s): Portenoy, R.K., Thaler, H.T., Kornblith, A.B., Lepore, J.M., Friedlander-Klar, H., Kiyasu, E., Scher, H.
The Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (MASES) is a 26 item measure of medication adherence efficacy used among populations at risk for hypertension morbidity and mortality. Keyword(s): Self-efficacy Author(s): Ogedegbe, G., Mancuso, C.A., Allegrante, J.P., Charlson, M.E.
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The Medical Outcomes (MOS) Social Support Survey measures strength of perceived social support across 5 domains: (1) emotional support, (2) informational support, (3) tangible support, (4) positive social interaction, (5) affection. Keyword(s): Social support Author(s): Sherbourne, C.D., Stewart, A.L.
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The Knowledge About Alzheimer’s Disease scale is a 14-item true-false quiz used to measure knowledge about Alzheimer’s Disease. Author(s): Werner, P.
The Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) is a 10-item measure of two dimensions of meaning in life. Keyword(s): Meaning Author(s): Steger, M.F.
The Martial Satisfaction Questionnaire For Older Persons (MSQFOP) is a 24-item measure of overall marital satisfaction in late life. Keyword (s): Marriage, spouse Author(s): Haynes, S.N., Floyd, F.J., Lemsky, C., Rogers, E., Winemiller, D., Heilman, Cardone, L.
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The Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS) is 10-item assessing 5 aspects of social networks. Keyword(s): Social support Author(s): Lubben J.E.
The Life-Support Preferences Questionnaire assesses preferences for life-sustaining treatments using a series of hypothetical illness scenarios. Keyword(s): Decision making, care preferences, values and preferences Author(s): Copploa, M., Bookwala, J., Ditto, P.H., Lockhart, L.K., Danks, J.H., Smucker, W.D.,
The Meaning in Life Scale is a 14-item measure of life meaning across four domains: (1) values, (2) purpose, (3), goals, and (4) reflections of the past. The Krause Meaning in Life Scale-Short Form is an 8-item measure that assesses sense of meaning. Keyword(s): Meaning Author(s): Krause, N.
The Investigating Caregivers Attitudes and Needs study assess cultural differences in caregivers attitudes and feelings toward caregiving, including access to support groups, knowledge, and education. Keyword(s): caregiver, Author(s): Harris Interactive, conducted on Behalf of The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)
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The Intrinsic Religious Motivation Scale is a 10-item measure of religious motivation. Keyword(s): Religion, religiosity, motivation Author(s): Hoge, R.
The Inventory of Psychosocial Development (IDP) measures resolution of each of Eriksons eight stages of psychosocial development. Keyword(s): Self-efficacy, stage of change Author(s): Whitbourne, S.K., Zuschlagm M.K., Elliot, L.B., Waterman, A.S.
The Index for Managing Memory Loss (IMMEL) measures sufferers response to the experience of dementia and their coping strategies thereto. Keyword(s): Awareness, cognition, memory loss, metamemory, coping Author(s): Keady, J., & Nolan, M.
The Impact of Event Scale is a 22-item assessment used to measure subjective responses to specific traumatic events among older adults. Keyword(s): Live events, trauma Author(s): Horowitz, M.J., Wilner, M., Alvarez, W.
The Identity Process Scale is a 33-item self-report measure that assesses an individuals use of identity assimilation, accommodation, and balance. Keyword(s): Identity Author(s): Whitbourne, S.K., Sneed, J.R., Skultety, K.M.