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Name of the Instrument/Tool 6-item Stanford Presenteeism Scale (SPS-6)
First Description

Koopman C, Pelletier KR, Murray JF, Sharda CE, Berger ML, Turpin RS, et al. Stanford presenteeism scale: health status and employee productivity. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. 2002;44(1):14-20.

Year 2002
Domains
Concept of constructs Work
Population/Disease Generic
Originally developed for ---
Other rheumatic diseases
where can be applied (only if validated)
---
Additional population with no rheumatic diseases No
Language: Originally published in English
Available in Language English
REFERENCE IDENTIFICATION
Author/s Koopman C
Title Stanford Presenteeism Scale: Health Status and Employee Productivity.
Journal J Occup Environ Med.
Year 2002
Vol 44
Num 14
Pages 14-20
Country USA
Language English
Other references of interest
Link http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mjl/sreh/2011/00000043 …
Brief Description

Psychometric Properties of Presenteeism Scales for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review

Instrument/Tool Translations References
No other References.
DEVELOPER CONTACT INFORMATION
Correspondence to C. Koopman
E-Mail koopman@leland.stanford.edu
Address Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5718, USA.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
Type Of Measure Questionnaire
Brief Description

to describe presenteeism – evaluates impact of health problems on individual productivity and performance

Number of Items 6
Range 1 = strongy disagree – to 5 = strongly agree with statement
Responses options/scale Yes
1-5
Developed for Both
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Method of administration ---
Recommendations to score

Sum of values (three items have reversed scores)

Score Interpretation High score indicates high level of presenteeism (greater ability to concentrate and to accomplish work even when health problems are present)
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Smallest detectable change if described ---
Smallest detectable change applied to ---
Completion time by the patient 0 minutes
Scoring time by the assessor 0 minutes
Training to score Not necessary
Strengths ---
Limitations ---
OTHER COMMENTS
Other Comments

Six key items identified to describe presenteeism.