The ASCOT tools are grouped into the five categories you see below, click the headings to expand. Watch the video opposite for guidance on which ASCOT tool is best suited to your needs.
Self completion
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:
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.
For any questions about the ASCOT SCT4 please visit our FAQ page
Interview
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):
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.
For any questions about the ASCOT INT4 please visit our FAQ page
Mixed Methods
CH4 care home three-level mixed-methods tools
A suite of mixed-methods tools which generates current and expected SCRQoL based on observations and interviews for use in communal living settings. It can be used to measure the impact services have on service users’ outcomes (gain).
Only for use by trained users (Please note that you must be licensed to access and/or use the CH4 tools; licence is conditional on completion of a CH4 training course by the ASCOT team. If you would like to obtain a copy of this instrument, please complete our online form). It can be used to measure the outcomes of people with cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia) and communication difficulties. It can be preference-weighted.
Watch the short video below for more information about the CH4 instrument:
CH4 comprises the following tools: TO BE ADDED
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
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, please watch the video opposite.
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.
For any questions about the ASCOT Carer SCT4 please visit our FAQ 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:
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.
For any questions about the ASCOT Carer INT4 please visit our FAQ page
Easy Read
Please note: The ASCOT ER was only tested on those with learning disabilities/Autism and as such cannot be used for older adults with dementia
SCT4 Easy Read four-level self-completion Easy Read tool
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:
If you would like to obtain a copy of this instrument, please complete our online form.
If you have any further queries about this tool, watch the video above.
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.
For any questions about the ASCOT Easy Read tool please visit our FAQ page