Table 3 Fit of the economic-QOL-scale to the Rasch model

i6

6)

I can afford the personal care assistance that I need

t_2_3

2)

I have enough income to live the life I want

3)

I can afford to live where I want to

i11

11)

I have access to extra money in case of an emergency

t_1_5_7

1)

I can afford to eat out when I want

5)

I can afford to participate in the social activities that I want to

7)

I can afford to travel

t_4_8_9_10

4)

I can afford to pay my bills

8)

I have enough income to pay my rent or mortgage

9)

I can afford to feed myself and my family

10)

I can afford to buy healthy food