Description of 5 key measures used in questionnaires
| KEY MEASURES | NO. OF QUESTIONS | RESPONSE FORMAT (SCORING) | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency of use of the Guidelines and Tools Book | 3 | 5-point Likert scale (never = 1, rarely = 2, sometimes = 3, usually = 4, always = 5) (values summated) | “Indicate the frequency [with which] you used the ‘Consensus Guidelines for Primary Health Care of Adults with Developmental Disabilities’” |
| Frequency of performing periodic health examinations | 11 | 5-point Likert scale (never = 1, rarely = 2, sometimes = 3, usually = 4, always = 5) (values summated) | “Estimate how often you assessed for cerumen impaction” |
| Frequency of performing assessments when a patient presents with a behaviour change | 7 | 5-point Likert scale (never = 1, rarely = 2, sometimes = 3, usually = 4, always = 5) (values summated) | “Estimate how often you assessed for physical, verbal and nonverbal cues of pain and distress” |
| Level of comfort while caring for adults with DD | 8 | 5-point Likert scale (strongly disagree = 1, somewhat disagree = 2, neutral = 3, agree somewhat = 4, strongly agree = 5) (values summated) | “To what extent do you agree/disagree with the statement: ‘I feel I have the necessary skills and training to care for a patient with a DD’” |
| Knowledge of primary care related to adults with DD | 4 | Multiple choice in response to vignette (no. of correct answers out of 4) | “In assessing the cause of mild DD for this patient, which of the following statements are TRUE” |
DD—developmental disabilities.