Herth Hope Index
The Herth Hope Index is a 30-item measure of hope. Keyword(s): Awareness Author(s): Herth, K.
Measures
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS/ HAM-D)
The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS/HAM-D) is a clinician-administered depression assessment originally developed for hospital patients. Melancholic and physical symptoms are particularly emphasized. Keyword(s): Depression Author(s): Hamilton, M.
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Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale (GSIS)
The Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale (GSIS) is a 31-item measure of suicide ideation in late life. Keyword(s): Suicide Author(s): Heisel, M.J., Flett, G.L.
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Long Form (LF) is a 30-item measure of depression in late adulthood. The Short Form (SF) GDS includes 15 questions. Keyword(s): Depression Author(s): Yesavage, J.A., Brink, T.L., Rose, T.L., Lum, O., Huang, V., Adey, M.B., Leirer, V.O.
Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS)
The Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) is a 30-item measure of anxiety and stress in late life. Keyword(s): Anxiety Author(s): Segal, D.L., June, A., Payne, M., Coolidge, F.L., Yochim, B.
General Self-Efficacy (GSE) Scale
The General Self-Efficacy (GSE) Scale is a 17-item measure that assesses general and social self-efficacy. Keyword(s): Self-efficacy Author(s): Sherer, M., Maddux, J.E., Mercandante, B., Prentice-Dunn, S., Jacobs, B., Rogers, R.
Future Time Perspective (FTP) Scale
The Future Time Perspective (FTP) Scale is a 10-item measure of time horizon awareness. Keyword(s): Future Author(s): Lang, F. R., & Carstensen, L. L.
Functional Status Questionnaire (FSQ)
The Functional Status Questionnaire (FSQ) assesses physical, psychological, and social function among patients in primary care. Keyword(s): Activities of daily living, functional status, instrumental activities of daily living Author(s): Jette, A. M., Davies, A. R., Cleary, P. D., Calkins, D. R., Rubenstein, L. V., Fink, A., Kosecoff, J., Young, R. T., Brook, R. H., & Delbanco, T. L.
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is used to assess and establish the degree of an individuals functional independence. Keyword(s): Activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living Author(s): Hamilton, B. B., Laughlin, J. A., Fiedler, R. C., Granger, C. V.
Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI)
The Freiburg Mindfulness Scale (FMI) is a 30-item inventory measuring mindfulness. Keyword(s): Mindfulness Walach, H., Buchheld, N., Buttenmuller, V.,Kleinknecht, N.; Schmidt, S.
Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS)
The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) is an assessment for individuals with cancer and those in palliative care settings or geriatric facilities. Keyword(s): Symptoms Author(s): Chang, V.T., Hwang, S.S., and Feurman, M.
Duke Religion Index (DUREL)
The Duke Religion Index (DUREL) is a 5-item measure of aspects of religiousness related to health outcome. Keyword(s): Religion, religiosity Author(s): Koenig, H.G., Parkerson, G.R., Meador, K.G.
Distrust Index
The Distrust Index is a 7 item measure of differences among African Americans and Caucasians in levels of distrust of research and the medical community. Keyword(s): Trust Author(s): Corbie-Smith, G., Thomas, S. B., St, D. M. M.
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a screening test for depression and depressive disorder. Keyword(s): Depression Author(s): Radloff, L.S.
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Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS)
The Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS) is a measure of effective and uncertain decision-making. Keyword(s): Decisional conflict Author(s): O Connor, A.M.
Death Anxiety Scale (DAS)
The Death Anxiety Scale is a 15 item measure of death anxiety. Keyword(s): Death anxiety Author(s): Templer, D.I.
Cultural Justifications to Caregiving Scale
The Cultural Justifications to Caregiving Scale is a 10-item measure that seeks to asses individual psychocultural reasons behind providing care to the elderly. Keyword(s): Caregiver, caregiving, disparities
Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD)
The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) assesses signs and symptoms of major depression in patients with dementia. Keyword(s): Depression, caregiver, dementia Author(s): Alexopoulous, G. S., Abrams, R.C., Young, R.C., Shamoian, C.A.
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Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced (COPE) Inventory
The Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced (COPE) Inventory assesses a broad range of coping responses to difficult or stressful life events. Keyword(s): Coping Author(s): Carver, C.S., Scheier, M.F., & Weintraub, J.K.
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Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI)
The Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) is a 29-item measure assessing the frequency of manifestations of agitated behaviors in elderly persons. Keyword(s): Agitation Author(s): Cohen-Mansfield, J., Marx, M.S., Rosenthal, A.S.
Charlson Comorbidity Index
The Charlson Comorbidity Index predicts ten-year mortality for patients presenting with a range of comorbid conditions, including CVD, HIV/AIDS, or cancer. Keyword(s): Health, medical, physical health Author(s): Charlson, M.E., Pompei, P., Ales, K.L., & Mackenzie, C.R.
Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale -Steffen
The Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale comprised of five questions assesses the confidence with which the CR or CG feels he or she can control thinking about negative aspects of either living with a life-limiting illness or helping someone with a life-limiting illness. Keyword(s): Caregiver, caregiving Author(s): Steffen, A.M., McKibbin, C., Zeiss, A.M., Gallagher-Thompson, D., Bandura, A.
Caregiver Stressor Scale
The Caregiver Stressor Scale is a twenty-five item measure assessing caregiver stress on a 4-point scale. Keyword(s): Caregiver, caregiving, burden Author(s): Zarit, S.H., Stephens, M.A., Greene, R.
Caregiver Powerfulness Scale
The Caregiver Powerfulness Scale is a 9-item measure of how powerful individuals feel as caregivers. Keyword(s): Caregiving, caregiver Author(s): Hagen, B., Gallagher, E., Rutman, D., Sandilands, M.
Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire
The Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire is a 39-item measure of a five-factor model of mindfulness. Keyword(s): Stress and coping, mindfulness Author(s): Baer, R. A., Smith, G. T., Hopkins, J., Krietemeyer, J., Toney, L.