LEIPAD Questionnaire

Q: How many questions does the LEIPAD Questionnaire have?

The LEIPAD Questionnaire contains 49 items and takes approximately 12 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the LEIPAD Questionnaire scored?

Scores range from 0 to 93. Interpretation levels: Core Instrument Score Range (Lower scores indicate better quality of life) (0-93).

Q: Is the LEIPAD Questionnaire free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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LEIPAD Questionnaire

An internationally applicable multidimensional instrument designed to assess quality of life in the elderly.

49 Questions

~12 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The LEIPAD Questionnaire was developed by Diego De Leo, René F. W. Diekstra, Jouko Lönnqvist, Marco Trabucchi, Hans Cleiren, Giovanni B. Frisoni, Marirosa Dello Buono, A. Haltunen, M. Zucchetto, R. Rozzini, F. Grigoletto, J. Sampaio-Faria (1998). It is designed to measure Quality of Life in the Elderly. The scale is intended for use with Elderly individuals / Older adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 49 items organized into 12 factors/subscales: Physical functioning scale, Self-care scale, Depression and anxiety scale, Cognitive functioning scale, Social functioning scale, Sexual functioning scale, Life satisfaction scale, The perceived personality disorder scale, The anger scale, The social desirability scale, Self-esteem scale, Trust in God scale.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Physical functioning scale	1,6,7,9,12	5
Self-care scale	2,3,4,5,10,11	6
Depression and anxiety scale	17,18,19,20	4
Cognitive functioning scale	8,13,14,15,16	5
Social functioning scale	21,22,23	3
Sexual functioning scale	24,25	2
Life satisfaction scale	26,27,28,29,30,31	6
The perceived personality disorder scale	39,45,46,47,48,49	6
The anger scale	32,33,34,35	4
The social desirability scale	42,43,44	3
Self-esteem scale	36,37,38	3
Trust in God scale	40,41	2

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 0 = 0 (e.g., Excellent / Without difficulty / Not at all / False), 1 = 1 (e.g., Good / With difficulty / A little / True), 2 = 2 (e.g., Poor / Only with help / Quite a bit), 3 = 3 (e.g., Bad / Not able at all / Very much).

The scale includes 3 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 0 to 93. Interpretation guidelines:

Core Instrument Score Range (Lower scores indicate better quality of life): 0 – 93

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in text.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

Please read each question carefully and select the response option that best describes your current situation, feelings, or behavior.

0 0 (e.g., Excellent / Without difficulty / Not at all / False)

1 1 (e.g., Good / With difficulty / A little / True)

2 2 (e.g., Poor / Only with help / Quite a bit)

3 3 (e.g., Bad / Not able at all / Very much)

How would you rate your overall physical health?

0 (e.g., Excellent / Without difficulty / Not at all / False) 1 (e.g., Good / With difficulty / A little / True) 2 (e.g., Poor / Only with help / Quite a bit) 3 (e.g., Bad / Not able at all / Very much)

Are you able to get up and down the stairs without help?

Are you able to dress all by yourself?

Are you able to eat by yourself?

Are you able to bathe or take a shower by yourself?

Do you have sleep problems?

Do you feel tired, without energy?

Do you have difficulties concentrating?

Are you able to accomplish your usual tasks either at home, at work, or elsewhere?

Can you shop all by yourself?

Can you travel by public transportation?

How much do your physical health problems (if any) stand in the way of doing the things you want to do?

How often, would you say, does it happen that you are not able to think clearly or that you are confused?

How much do your problems with thinking (if any) stand in the way of doing the things you want to do?

How good is your memory?

How much do your memory problems (if any) stand in the way of doing the things you want to do?

Taking everything in consideration, how anxious do you feel?

How much do your feelings of anxiety (if any) stand in the way of doing the things you want to do?

Taking everything in consideration, how depressed (blue) do you feel at present?

How much do your depressed feelings (if any) stand in the way of doing the things you want to do?

How satisfied are you with your social ties or relationships?

Do you feel emotionally satisfied in your relationships with other people?

Is there someone to talk to about personal affairs when you want to?

Are you interested in sex?

How often do you have sexual contact?

How satisfied are you with your ability to manage your hobbies or recreational activities?

How satisfied are you with your financial situation?

Do you feel that you cannot afford the standard of living you would need?

How satisfied are you with your life at present when compared to the past?

Taking everything in consideration, how would you expect things will go in the future?

How much do your expectations of the future stand in the way of doing or initiating the things you want to do?

I feel easily annoyed or irritated.

I have temper outbursts that I cannot control.

I get into arguments with others.

I tend to be resentful.

Taking everything in consideration, do you feel inferior to other people?

How often do you avoid things (refrain from doing things) because you feel inferior?

I tend to have a negative opinion of myself.

How often do you feel that most people cannot be trusted?

Do you trust in God or some superior being?

Do you find comfort or support in such a belief?

I am always ready to go out of my way to help someone else.

I like to gossip at times.

There have been times when I was quite jealous of the good fortune of others.

Over the past several years, I am often troubled by the difficulties I have dealing with others.

Over the past several years, I am bothered by the kind of person I am.

Over the past several years, the way I behave often gets me into trouble, either on the job, at home, or elsewhere.

Over the past several years, other people often seem to be bothered by the things I do or say.

I haven't got as far in life as I'd like to because of the kind of person I am.

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