Psychometric properties and score distributions of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation measures within a non-help-seeking population from Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE) system is widely used to assess psychological well-being and clinical symptoms across various settings, but most studies on its psychometric properties have focused on clinical populations and the 34-item version, leaving a gap in understanding the performance of shorter versions and its applicability in non-help-seeking samples.

Objective

This study investigates the acceptability, reliability, and score distributions of various forms within the CORE system among a non-help-seeking Spanish population.

Methods

Data from 1667 participants were analyzed, with a mean age of 37.16 years and a predominance of women (59.1%). The majority had higher education (53.1%), and over half were employed at the time of the

SUBMITTER: Paz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405070 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature