Aim and objectives: To evaluate the reliability of the Mini-SCOPE scale through interitem consistency and test-retest consistency, as well as the initial correlation with outcome measures of recovery.
Background: Adapted from a UK, Social and Communities Opportunities Profile (Mini-SCOPE) is a short version of an social inclusion measurement for English-speaking persons in recovery (PIR) in Singapore. Prior concept mapping sets the stage for this reliability study.
Design: This study adopted a nonexperimental, pre- and postdesign to validate the psychosocial measurement tool for community services.
Method: Convenient sampling was conducted at the various designated clinics. A total of 170 voluntary participants from psychiatric outpatient clinics were recruited for this study. It evaluated the 4-week interval test-retest reliability of the Mini-SCOPE. "AGREE" equator checklist was completed to guide the reporting of clinical practice. "See Supporting Information File S1."
Result: Outcome demonstrated that the Mini-SCOPE scale has good strength of reliability.
Conclusion: This study showed that the Mini-SCOPE measurement has the potential to be used for programme evaluation in mental health settings.
Relevance to clinical practice: Applicable to nurses and other mental health professionals to consider the social and wellness aspects of the patients in their care when planning appropriate services.
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