Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile – MYMOP2
A patient-generated outcome measure designed to track changes in symptoms, activities, and wellbeing over time.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile – MYMOP2 was developed by Charlotte Paterson (1996). It is designed to measure Patient-reported symptoms, functional limitation, and wellbeing. The scale is intended for use with Adults in primary care or clinical settings.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Symptoms, Activity, Wellbeing.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms | 1,2 | 2 |
| Activity | 3 | 1 |
| Wellbeing | 4 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = As good as it could be, 1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = As bad as it could be.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 0 to 6. Interpretation guidelines:
- Minimal severity: 0 – 1
- Mild severity: 1 – 3
- Moderate severity: 3 – 4
- Severe: 4 – 6
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High sensitivity to change.
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.