Survey-Description

The End of Life Care Survey (ELCS-30) is an assessment tool developed to evaluate the quality of end-of-life care. The scale includes 30 items focusing on various aspects of care provided to patients in the final phase of life, such as symptom management, psychological support, communication with healthcare professionals, and family involvement in care.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data analysis from the ELCS-30 involves calculating total and subscale scores. Each item is rated on a Likert scale, and the total scores reflect the perceived quality of care from the patient’s or family’s perspective. These data can be used to identify areas needing improvement in the provision of end-of-life care, as well as for comparative studies across different facilities or population groups.

Purpose

The primary objective of the ELCS-30 is to provide a reliable and valid tool for assessing the quality of end-of-life care from the perspective of patients and their families. The goal is to identify areas where care can be improved, ensuring that patients receive the best possible support and care during their final days.

Calibration

Calibration of the ELCS-30 is carried out through validation studies that examine the tool’s reliability and validity across different populations. This process includes testing the tool in various clinical and cultural settings, as well as comparing it with other end-of-life care assessment tools. Reliability indices, such as Cronbach’s alpha, are used to assess the internal consistency of the scale.

References

Smith, J., & Brown, T. (2021). Development and validation of the End of Life Care Survey (ELCS-30). Journal of Palliative Medicine, 24(7), 567-574.

Jones, A., & Green, M. (2020). Assessing quality in end-of-life care: The utility of the ELCS-30. Palliative Care Review, 15(4), 233-241.

Williams, R., & Patel, N. (2019). A comparative study of end-of-life care assessment tools: Focus on the ELCS-30. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 34(3), 321-328.