A systematic review of quality of life (QoL) studies using the CASP scale in older adults
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The CASP Quality of Life (QoL) scale effectively measures QoL in older adults, assessing needs beyond health. Despite some limitations, its 12-item version shows good validity for understanding well-being in aging populations.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Psychometrics
- Health Sciences
Background
- Quality of Life (QoL) is a crucial aspect of aging.
- The CASP scale is frequently used to assess QoL in older adults.
- Understanding the psychometric properties and applications of the CASP scale is important for research and clinical practice.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review the use and psychometric properties of the CASP Quality of Life (QoL) scale in adults aged 50 and over.
- To identify factors associated with QoL scores using the CASP instrument.
Main Methods
- Systematic literature search of PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, and Medline databases.
- Inclusion of observational or experimental studies using any CASP version in adults aged 50+.
- Quality assessment of selected studies using COSMIN and STROBE criteria.
Main Results
- 51 studies with 519,339 participants were analyzed.
- CASP versions (19- and 12-item) demonstrated high internal consistency and acceptable convergent validity.
- The 12-item CASP version showed best construct validity (three-factor model) and modest cross-cultural validity. QoL decreased with age, was not directly related to gender (though gender may moderate health effects), and was associated with health, psychosocial, and socio-economic factors.
Conclusions
- Despite limitations in study data and instrument versions, the CASP scale effectively captures the multidimensional nature of QoL in older adults.
- The scale assesses satisfaction of needs extending beyond health-related aspects.
- The CASP scale is a valuable tool for evaluating the complex construct of QoL in aging populations.
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