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Table 4 Hypothesised associations for construct validity of ASCOT-Carer, CES and EQ-5D-3 L

From: Measuring the outcomes of long-term care for unpaid carers: comparing the ASCOT-Carer, Carer Experience Scale and EQ-5D-3 L

 

Expected different observed?

ASCOT-Carer scores are 0.1 … than EQ-5D-3 L scores

 1.More strongly correlated to CES

Yes

 2. Less strongly correlated to self-rated health

Yes

 3. More strongly correlated to overall QoL

Yes

 4. More strongly correlated to the SDS choice subscale

Yes

 5. More strongly correlated to relationship rewards scale

Yes

 6. More strongly correlated to UCLA loneliness subscale

Yes

 7. More strongly correlated to frequency of telephone  contact with friends and family

Yes

 8. More strongly correlated to frequency of face-to-face contact with friends and family

Yes

 9. More strongly correlated to satisfaction with social care services

Yes

ASCOT-Carer scores are 0.1 … than CES scores

 10. More strongly correlated to the SDS choice subscale

Yes

 11. Less strongly correlated to relationship rewards

No

 12. More strongly correlated to the UCLA loneliness subscale

No

ASCOT-Carer scores are within 0.1 the same correlation with … than CES scores

 13. Overall QoL

Yes

 14. Self-rated health

Yes

 15. Frequency of telephone contact with friends and family

Yes

 16. Frequency of face-to-face contact with friends and family

Yes

 17. Satisfaction with social care services

Yes