Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 9, 2026

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT): An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool
Published on: June 30, 2014
A New Tool to Assess the Person-Centeredness of Research Measures: The Person-Centered Measure Evaluation Tool
Sheryl Zimmerman1, Cynthia Port2, Benjamin Mast3
1Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and the School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Abstract:
BackgroundNo tool exists to assess whether research measures themselves are consistent with principles of person-centeredness.ObjectiveThis project developed a tool to assess the extent of person-centeredness employed in the development, content, and application of research measure development in the context of measures relevant to persons living with dementia and/or their caregivers.MethodsLiterature review and expert input informed the development of the tool; pilot testing assessed interrater reliability and rater acceptability.ResultsThe tool includes six criteria (each with three subcategories): Co-Creation, Accommodation, Incorporation, Biopsychosocial-Cultural Components, Pragmatism, and Systemic Focus. Kappa agreement was substantial or better (0.61-1.00) for most (16/18) subcategories and for all six criteria (0.74-1.00). Raters found the tool easy to understand and score and the criteria to be relevant and complete.ConclusionsThe resulting tool-named the Person-Centered Measure Evaluation Tool (PC-MET)-can reliably critique existing measures and guide the development of new measures.
Related Concept Videos
Self-Report Tests of Personality
Cattell's 16 Personality Factors
In contrast, source traits are the fundamental,...
Trait Centrality
Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model

