Table 3 Pearson correlation coefficients
ASCOT-Carer Index | CES Index | EQ-5D-3 L Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
CES Index | 0.59** | – | 0.36** |
CES: Activities outside caring | 0.63** | – | 0.41** |
CES: Support from family and friends | 0.37** | – | 0.14 |
CES: Assistance from organisations and government | 0.14 | – | 0.14 |
CES: Fulfilment from caring | 0.32** | – | 0.15 |
CES: Control over caring | 0.12 | – | 0.17 |
CES: Getting on with the person you care for | 0.27** | – | 0.15 |
EQ-5D-3 L Index | 0.36** | 0.36** | – |
EQ-5D: Mobility | 0.21** | 0.18* | – |
EQ-5D: Self-care | 0.12 | 0.13 | – |
EQ-5D: Usual activities | 0.19* | 0.24** | – |
EQ-5D: Pain/discomfort | 0.24** | 0.22** | – |
EQ-5D: Anxiety/depression | 0.40** | 0.39** | – |
Self-rated health (5-point scale) | 0.47** | 0.40** | 0.61** |
Overall quality of life (7-point scale) | 0.61** | 0.55** | 0.44** |
Self-determination scale, choice subscale | 0.65** | 0.51** | 0.28** |
Relationship rewards scale | 0.38** | 0.45** | 0.17 |
UCLA 3-item loneliness scale | −0.57** | −0.50** | − 0.25** |
Frequency of telephone contact with friends and family (5-point scale) | 0.24** | 0.26** | 0.16 |
Frequency of face-to-face contact with friends and family (5-point scale) | 0.31** | 0.36** | 0.10 |
Satisfaction with social care services (7-point scale) | 0.38** | 0.34** | 0.12 |