A test of the reliability and validity of the Multnomah Community Ability Scale.

作者: Michael Hendryx , Dennis G. Dyck , Dennis McBride , John Whitbeck

DOI: 10.1023/A:1002713816110

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摘要: Previous research shows that the Multnomah Community Ability Scale (MCAS) total score is reliable and has predictive validity. This study evaluates MCAS sub-scale scores on a sample of 1,250 outpatient mental health clients in Washington State. The sub-scales are reliable, there evidence for their concurrent However, factor structure only partially replicated hypothesized sub-scales, authors recommend as currently constructed not be used performance indicators. If interest to users, using single-item SOFAS rather than 17-item MCAS.

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