OxCAP-MH

The OxCAP-MH (Oxford CAPabilities questionnaire-Mental Health) is a multi-dimensional, self-reported instrument developed for outcome measurement in mental health research.

The OxCAP-MH questionnaire was designed to capture different dimensions of well-being within the conceptual framework of the capability approach. It is a self-reported 16-item index where items are rated on a 1–5 scale. It covers domains of individual well-being including: overall health, enjoying social and recreational activities, losing sleep over worry, friendship and support, having suitable accommodation, feeling safe, likelihood of discrimination and assault, freedom of personal and artistic expression, appreciation of nature, self-determination and access to interesting activities or employment.

The original English version was developed by the University of Oxford and Open University with contribution from the University of Glasgow. The instrument was tested in the OCTET (Oxford Community Treatment order Evaluation Trial) randomised controlled trial. The analysis showed good reliability and validity of the instrument. For more information go to References.

OxCAP-MH has been tested in different populations, settings and countries. For more information about the ongoing studies using OxCAP-MH go to Projects.

OxCAP-MH is available and free to use upon request for non-commercial purposes. Available language versions of the OxCAP-MH are:

- English (a sample of the English OxCAP-MH)
- German
- Hungarian  
- Chinese (forthcoming)
- Luganda

If you want to use the OxCAP-MH in your study, please go to Registration in order to send your request. Further questions, new translation requests and requests for commercial use shall be sent to Professor Judit Simon by email at dhe@meduniwien.ac.at.

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