Table 3.
The Four Most Relevant Measurement Instruments for Measuring the 13 COS Items
| Outcome measurement instrument (OMI) | No. of items in OMI | Items in the COS that are covered in the OMI items: description of COS items; number of OMI items (% of COS items) | No. (% of total items in the OMI) of OMI items relevant to COS items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement and Independence in Dementia Questionnaire | 26 | Meaningful activities Losing interest Personal hygiene and cleanliness A sense of who you are Communication Importance of relationships Feeling valued and respected by others Total: 7 (53.85%) |
19 (73.08) |
| Nottingham Health Profile | 45 | Meaningful activities Losing interest Personal hygiene and cleanliness Falls Communication Importance of relationships Feeling valued and respected by others Total: 7 (53.85%) |
8 (17.78) |
| Adult Social Care Outcome Toolkit | 8 | Meaningful activities Personal hygiene and cleanliness Falls Importance of relationships Feeling safe & secure Feeling valued and respected by others Total: 6 (46.15%) |
5 (62.50) |
| Older Americans’ Resources and Services Instrumental Activities of Daily Living | 14 | Meaningful activities Alertness Knowing where you are Personal hygiene and cleanliness Vision and hearing Total: 5 (38.46%) |
10 (71.43) |
Note: COS = core outcome set; OMI = outcome measurement instrument.