Psychometric validation of a multi-dimensional capability instrument for outcome measurement in mental health research (OxCAP-MH).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are widely used in mental healthcare research for quality of life assessment but most fail to capture the breadth of health and non-health domains that can be impacted. We report the psychometric validation of a novel, multi-dimensional instrument based on Amartya Sen's capability approach intended for use as an outcome measure in mental health research.

Methods

The Oxford Capabilities Questionnaire for Mental Health (OxCAP-MH) is a 16-item self-complete capability measure that covers multiple domains of functioning and welfare. Data for validation of the instrument were collected through a national randomised controlled trial of community treatment orders for patients with psychosis. Complete OxCAP-MH data were available

SUBMITTER: Vergunst F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5745777 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature