Scholarly Communication: Health Sciences Instruments

Under Programs, includes information on Data and Measures

A free, online data collection tool that also includes a library of instruments. From Northwestern University’s Department of Medical Social Sciences.

Includes more than 25 brain injury scales

Funded by an NIH grant, HealthMeasures consists of four precise, flexible, and comprehensive measurement systems that assess physical, mental, and social health symptoms, well-being, and life satisfaction along with sensory, motor, and cognitive function: PROMIS®, NIH Toolbox®, Neuro-QoL, and ASCQ-Me.

From the National Library of Medicine. A free searchable catalog of research data sets, instruments, & software relevant to health services research, behavioral & social sciences, & public health. Records may include a links to a PubMed search.

PROMIS® (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. It can be used with the general population and with individuals living with chronic conditions.

This database aims to assist clinicians and researchers to identify reliable and valid instruments to assess patient outcomes during all phases of rehabilitation. The database provides evidence based summaries including concise descriptions of psychometric properties, instructions for administering and scoring each assessment, and bibliographies with citations linked to PubMed abstracts. There are approximately 300 instruments for a number of diagnoses including stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.

Browse or search for tools to assess stroke rehabilitation