Overview

Purpose
Measure coping and the impact of mental illness, as seen from the subject's point of view.
Respondent
Person with a Disability
Administration Method
Survey
Administration Mode
Mail
Item Count
22
Population
Mental Health Challenges

Instrument Citation(s)

Ralph, R.O., Kidder, K., & Phillips, D. (2000). Can we measure recovery? A compendium of recovery and
Recovery-related instruments, Volume I. Cambridge, MA: The Evaluation Center @ Human
Services Research Institute.

Murnen, S. K., & Smolak, L. (1996). Agreement with Recovery Attitudes Scale.

Ohio Demonstration Project. (1998). Summary report on recovery demonstration projects.
Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Mental Health.

Instrument Domains

DomainNumber of Items
Choice and Control4
Choice of services and supports1
Personal choices and goals1
Personal freedoms and dignity of risk1
Self-direction1
Community Inclusion7
Employment1
Meaningful activity4
Social connectedness and relationships3
Resources and settings to facilitate inclusion0
Transportation0
Holistic Health and Functioning2
Individual health and functioning2
Health promotion and prevention0
Caregiver Support0
Access to resources0
Family caregiver/natural support involvement0
Family caregiver/natural support wellbeing0
Training and skill-building0
Consumer Leadership in System Development0
Evidence of meaningful caregiver involvement0
Evidence of meaningful consumer involvement0
System supports meaningful consumer involvement0
Equity0
Availability0
Equitable access and resource allocation0
Transparency and consistency0
Fluctuation of Need0
Human and Legal Rights0
Freedom from abuse and neglect0
Informed decision-making0
Optimizing the preservation of legal and human rights0
Privacy0
Supporting individuals in exercising their human and legal rights0
Level of Caregiver Well-Being0
Person-Centered Planning and Coordination0
Assessment0
Coordination0
Person-centered planning0
Service Delivery and Effectiveness0
Delivery0
Person's needs met and goals realized0
System Performance and Accountability0
Data management and use0
Evidence-based practice0
Financing and service delivery structures0
Workforce0
Adequately compensated with benefits0
Culturally competent0
Demonstrated competencies when appropriate0
Person-centered approach to services0
Safety of and respect for the worker0
Staff Turnover0
Sufficient workforce numbers dispersion and availability0
Workforce engagement and participation0