Scale Overview
The Dartmouth COOP Functional Health Assessment Charts / WONCA – COOP/WONCA was developed by Nelson E, et al. (Dutch version: Scholten JHG, van Weel C) (1987). It is designed to measure Functional Health Status. The scale is intended for use with Adults and elderly.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 7 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Physical Fitness, Feelings, Daily Activities, Social Activities, Change in Health, Overall Health, Pain.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Physical Fitness |
1 |
1 |
| Feelings |
2 |
1 |
| Daily Activities |
3 |
1 |
| Social Activities |
4 |
1 |
| Change in Health |
5 |
1 |
| Overall Health |
6 |
1 |
| Pain |
7 |
1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = No limitation / Best health status, 2 = Mild limitation / Good health status, 3 = Moderate limitation / Moderate health status, 4 = Severe limitation / Poor health status, 5 = Very severe limitation / Worst health status.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Good functioning / Low limitation: 1 – 2
- Moderate functioning / Moderate limitation: 3 – 3
- Poor functioning / Severe limitation: 4 – 5
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.