On-line Databases - Outcome Measures

Access to information on the actual outcome measures is variable with some being free to use with acknowledgment, others available for purchase or for use with author’s permission.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Outcome Measures DatabaseThe aim of the database is to enable physical therapists to see the range of measures available, and facilitate selection of the most appropriate ones for their needs. Though it contains over 200 measures the database is not exhaustive. The measures included are not being recommended by the CSP. The aim is to provide a resource of measures that may be of use to members of the CSP. Users still have to decide if the measure is appropriate for their needs. Each record gives a brief description of the measure and provides specific information on: original reference, scientific properties of the measure, and practical considerations: costs for use, training required, time to administer, patient population, location for use, and information on costs and distribution. It is freely accessible.

Patient-Reported Health Instruments (PHI) Includes over 8600 records with keyword search capability. Includes links to 56 instruments including the SF-36 and Sickness Impact Profile (SIP). The link takes you to a summary of the instrument and information on how to purchase or access the instrument from the author. The website is designed to help you to:

choose an appropriate patient-reported questionnaire to describe experiences of health, illness and quality of life
understand how patient-reported questionnaires have been developed to report health and illness
access an extensive searchable database relating to questionnaires

PROQOLID Quality of Life Instruments Database PROQOLID is a new and comprehensive database in the field of Patient reported outcomes (PRO's) dedicated to all those involved in the evaluation of health outcomes. QOLID lists 1,000 PRO questionnaires and provides detailed information on over 300 (including measures of health status, symptoms, quality of life, patient satisfaction, utilities and adherence to treatment), either generic or domain-, disease-, or population-specific, in a standardized format.

StrokEngine Assess information on Outcome Measures related to Stroke. After ‘clicking’ on a measure, the purpose of the measure is provided along with further options: In Depth Review, Psychometric Properties and See the Measure.