Number of individuals who report improved capacity for independent living
MenuoutcomeFY2026H9A
Tier 2: Add one free instrument
Asks for a reported change in knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition.
Instruments for older adults
- Lubben Social Network Scale, LSNS-6 Free, with conditions 6 items, about 2-3 min
License: “Author welcomes use "for your research"; requests a demographic/research-goals form. No fee is stated on the permission page.”
EN; Japanese, Portuguese and others. Research-use permission is not an unrestricted commercial license.
Form - Lubben Social Network Scale, LSNS-18 Free, with conditions 18 items, about 5-8 min
License: “Same "for your research" permission and requested form as the LSNS-6.”
EN verified; Mongolian validation reported. The downloaded PDF has an inconsistent LSNS-R/twelve-item footer; confirm the version and key before deployment.
Form - Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS-15 Screening only 15 items, about 5-7 min
License: “The original scale is in the public domain.”
EN; numerous translations. The instrument is public domain; the surrounding HIGN teaching sheet has its own publication rights.
Form - Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS-30 Screening only 30 items, about 5-10 min
License: “The original scale is in the public domain.”
EN; translations. Exactly at the 30-item ceiling. Cognitive impairment can affect suitability.
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Definition of Individuals: those reported in H4A, V1, V7A, or V8 Key Terms How to Survey, interview, caseworker assessment, or other instrument capable of Measure/ measuring changes in independent living capacity at the individual beneficiary Collect Data level. When possible, pre-post assessments should be utilized.
- Instrument
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- Target
- Applicant proposes the target