Exploratory factor analysis and Rasch analysis to assess the structural validity of the Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit Proxy version (ASCOT-Proxy) completed by care home staff.

Stacey E RandAnn-Marie TowersStephen AllanLucy WebsterSinead PalmerRachael CarrollAdam GordonGizdem AkdurClaire Goodman

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2024)

The ASCOT-Proxy-Resident is a valid instrument of SCRQoL for older adults resident in care homes, completed by staff proxies. Due to the two-factor structure, which differs from the original ASCOT-SCT4, we do not recommend the use of the ASCOT-Proxy-Proxy measure, although collecting data as part of the ASCOT-Proxy questionnaire may support its feasibility and acceptability. Further qualitative study of how care home staff complete and perceive the ASCOT-Proxy is encouraged for future studies.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
palliative care
patient safety
pain management
psychometric properties
physical activity
mental health
metabolic syndrome
cross sectional
chronic pain
electronic health record
insulin resistance
emergency medicine