Form one: Standard not-for-profit use of ASCOT
This application is automated and you will receive a licence and the tools immediately via an email that will be sent to you. Please complete and submit the form below if you wish to apply for a licence for the following tools:
SCT4 four-level self-completion tool
A four-level self-completion instrument that measures current SCRQoL in community settings. It is suitable for use in surveys and can be preference-weighted.
View the preview-only SCT4 tool below (Please note that a licence is required to use this ASCOT tool):
View the preview-only SCT4 guidance below:
References:
If you use this tool, please reference it in any publications from your project/research as described on our How to reference ASCOT page.
INT4 four-level interview tool
A four-level interview instrument that measures current and expected SCRQoL in community settings. It can be used to measure the impact services have on service users’ outcomes (gain). It is suitable for face-to-face interviews and can be preference-weighted.
View the preview-only INT4 tool below (Please note that a licence is required to use this ASCOT tool):
View the preview-only INT4 guidance below (Please note that a licence is required to use this ASCOT tool):
References:
If you use this tool, please reference it in any publications from your project/research as described on our How to reference ASCOT page.
Carers ASCOT
Carer SCT4 four-level self-completion tool for family/friend (unpaid) carers
A four-level self-report version for family/friend (unpaid) carers that measures current carer SCRQoL in community settings. It is suitable for use in surveys, and is now preference-weighted.
View the preview-only ASCOT Carer SCT4 tool below (please note, a licence is required to use this ASCOT tool):
View the preview-only ASCOT Carer SCT4 guidance below:
If you have any queries about the Carer tools, watch the video opposite.
References:
If you use this tool, please reference it in any publications from your project/research as described on our How to reference ASCOT page.
Carer INT4 four-level interview tool for family/friend (unpaid) carers
A four-level interview version for family/friend (unpaid) carers that measures current and expected carer SCRQoL in community settings. It can be used to measure the impact services have on carers’ outcomes (gain). It is suitable for face-to-face interviews, and is now preference-weighted.
View the preview-only ASCOT INT4 tool below (please note, a licence is required to use this ASCOT tool):
View the preview-only ASCOT Carer INT4 guidance below:
References:
If you use this tool, please reference it in any publications from your project/research as described on our How to reference ASCOT page.
The ASCOT-Easy Read tool for use with adults with intellectual disabilities and Autism
A four-level self-completion Easy Read tool (ASCOT SCT4 Easy Read) that measures current SCRQoL, designed specifically for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. The tool has been cognitively tested with service users and is being piloted for psychometric testing. It is suitable for use in surveys but is not preference-weighted. We currently do not licence this version for use with older adults with Dementia.
View the preview-only ASCOT Easy Read tool below (please note that you need a licence to use this ASCOT tool):
View the preview-only ASCOT Easy Read Guidance below:
References:
If you use this tool, please reference it in any publications from your project/research as described on our How to reference ASCOT page.
The ASCOT-Proxy tools
A four-level proxy-report version for completion by, typically, family/friend carers, on behalf of the service user. It measures current SCRQoL in community settings and is suitable for use in surveys. It may be used with preference weights, however, currently only the SCT4 weights are available. A syntax file is also available upon request to the ASCOT team (ascot@kent.ac.uk).
View the preview-only ASCOT Proxy SCT4 tool below (Please note that a licence is required to use this ASCOT tool):
View the preview-only ASCOT Proxy SCT4 guidance below:
If you have any queries about the ASCOT Proxy tool, please watch this video, or look at these slides below:
If you would like to obtain a copy of this instrument, please complete our online form.
References:
If you use this tool, please reference it in any publications from your project/research as described on our How to reference ASCOT page.