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Table 4 Coding tree

From: Developing a proxy version of the Adult social care outcome toolkit (ASCOT)

• Introduction

 

o Questionnaire format, header and title

 

o Who should complete questionnaire?

 

o Do you think you should complete the questionnaire?

 

• For each ASCOT attribute (Food and drink, Accommodation etc.)

 

o Ability to understand the item layout and format

 

o Definition of attribute (i.e. what is the question asking?)

 

o Comprehension of particular words or concepts

 

o Ability to formulate a response and report an answer

 

â–ª Understanding of the response options

 

â–ª Difference between proxy perspectives (proxy-proxy, proxy-patient)

 

â–ª Comprehension of adequate vs. enough (if applicable)

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