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Global Functioning Scales

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Clinical Assessments
Questionnaire
05/10/2017
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project subjectid, subjectnumber
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY chrgfrs_interview_date, chrgfrsfu_interview_date, chrgfss_interview_date, chrgfssfu_interview_date, datacollecteddate
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query gfsr_1 Integer Recommended Do you have friends? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_2 Integer Recommended Are they casual or close friends 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_3 Integer Recommended If only casual - are they school or work friends only 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_4 String 25 Recommended If close - how long have you been close friends
Query gfsr_5 Integer Recommended Do you share personal things with each other 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_6 String 25 Recommended How often do you see friends
Query gfsr_7 Integer Recommended Do you see them outside of work/school 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_8 String 25 Recommended When was the last time you saw one of your friends outside of work/school
Query gfsr_9 Integer Recommended Do you usually initiate contact or activities with friends or do they typically call or invite you 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_10 Integer Recommended Do you ever avoid contact with friends 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_11 Integer Recommended Do you ever have problems/falling outs with friends 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_12 Integer Recommended Arguments or fights 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_13 String 25 Recommended How are they typically resolved
Query gfsr_14 Integer Recommended Are you dating or interested in dating 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_15 Integer Recommended Do you spend time with family members (at home) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_16 String 25 Recommended How often do you comunicate with them
Query gfsr_17 Integer Recommended Do you ever avoid contact with family members 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gf_social_scale Integer Recommended Global Functioning: Social Scale score 0::10;-900;-300 1=Extreme social isolation; 2=Inability to function socially; 3=Marginal ability to function socially; 4=Major impairment in social and interpersonal functioning; 5=Serious impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 6=Moderate impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 7=Mild problems in social/interpersonal functioning; 8=Good social/interpersonal functioning; 9=Above average social/interpersonal functioning; 10=Superior social/interpersonal functioning; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A a_social_current, chrgfs_gf_social_scale, chrgfsfu_gf_social_scale, gbl_func_soc_curr, gf_social_scale_current, p_social_current
Query gf_social_low Integer Recommended Global Functioning: Social Scale low score (past year) 0::10;-900;-300 1=Extreme social isolation; 2=Inability to function socially; 3=Marginal ability to function socially; 4=Major impairment in social and interpersonal functioning; 5=Serious impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 6=Moderate impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 7=Mild problems in social/interpersonal functioning; 8=Good social/interpersonal functioning; 9=Above average social/interpersonal functioning; 10=Superior social/interpersonal functioning; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A a_social_lowest, chrgfs_gf_social_low, gbl_func_soc_low, p_social_lowest
Query gf_social_high Integer Recommended Global Functioning: Social Scale High score (past year) 0::10;-900;-300 1=Extreme social isolation; 2=Inability to function socially; 3=Marginal ability to function socially; 4=Major impairment in social and interpersonal functioning; 5=Serious impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 6=Moderate impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 7=Mild problems in social/interpersonal functioning; 8=Good social/interpersonal functioning; 9=Above average social/interpersonal functioning; 10=Superior social/interpersonal functioning; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A a_social_highest, chrgfs_gf_social_high, gbl_func_soc_high, p_social_highest
Query gf_primaryrole Integer Recommended Primary role used for this rating 1::4;-900;-300 1=School; 2=Work; 3=Homemaker; 4=Part-time school + Part-time work; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A chrgfr_gf_primaryrole, chrgfrfu_gf_primaryrole, gfsr_18
gfsr_19 String 25 Recommended Where do you work? What are your job responsibilities?
Query hworked Integer Recommended About how many hours a week do/did you usually work? 999 = Missing gfsr_20
gfsr_21 String 25 Recommended How long have you been at your current job
Query gfsr_22 Integer Recommended Have you had any recent changes in your job status 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_23 Integer Recommended Do you usually need assistance or regular supervision at work 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_24 String 25 Recommended How often do you need extra help at work
Query gfsr_25 Integer Recommended Are there any tasks that you are not able to do alone at work 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_26 Integer Recommended at workDo you ever have trouble keeping up 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_27 Integer Recommended Are you able to catch up if you fall behind at work 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_28 Integer Recommended Have you received any comments (positive or negative) or formal reviews regarding your performance at work 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_29 Integer Recommended Have others pointed out things that you've done well or poorly. At work 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_30 Integer Recommended What type of school do you attend 1::3 1=general education; 2= non-public school; 3=residential/hospital
Query gfsr_31 Integer Recommended Have you ever been in special education classes or other non-general education classes 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_32 String 25 Recommended How long have you been at this school
Query gfsr_33 Integer Recommended Have you had any recent changes in your school placement 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_34 Integer Recommended Do you receive any extra help or accomodations in your classes 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_35 Integer Recommended Do you receive tutoring or extra help in school or after school 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_36 Integer Recommended Do you receive extra time to take tests or are you able to leave the classroom to take tests in a quiet place 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_37 Integer Recommended Do you have trouble keeping up with your coursework 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_38 Integer Recommended Are you able to catch up if you fall behind, school 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_39 Integer Recommended How are your grades? Are you failing any classes 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
gfsr_40 String 25 Recommended What are your responsibilities around the house or for the family
gfsr_41 String 25 Recommended How long have you been in charge of the home
Query gfsr_42 Float Recommended How many hours per week do you spend working on household tasks
Query gfsr_43 Integer Recommended Are you able to keep up with the demands of your household 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_44 Integer Recommended Household. Do you ever fall behind 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_45 Integer Recommended Fall behind in household tasks. If so, are you able to catch up or do you need others' help 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_46 Integer Recommended Are you avoiding any tasks at home 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_47 Integer Recommended Do you need regular assistance or supervision for any tasks within the home 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_48 Integer Recommended Have you received any comments (positive or negative) regarding your performance at home 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gfsr_49 Integer Recommended Have others pointed out things that you've done well or poorly. Housework 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query gf_role_high Integer Recommended Global Functioning: Role Scale High score (past year) 0::100;-900;-300 1=Extreme role dysfunction; 2=Inability to function; 3=Marginal ability to function; 4=Major impairment in role functioning; 5=Serious impairment in role functioning; 6=Moderate impairment in role functioning; 7=Mild Impairment in role functioning; 8=Good role functioning; 9=Above average role functioning; 10=Superior role functioning; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A a_role_highest, chrgfr_gf_role_high, gbl_func_role_high, p_role_highest
Query gf_role_low Integer Recommended Global Functioning: Role Scale Low score (past year) 0::100;-900;-300 1=Extreme role dysfunction; 2=Inability to function; 3=Marginal ability to function; 4=Major impairment in role functioning; 5=Serious impairment in role functioning; 6=Moderate impairment in role functioning; 7=Mild Impairment in role functioning; 8=Good role functioning; 9=Above average role functioning; 10=Superior role functioning; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A a_role_lowest, chrgfr_gf_role_low, gbl_func_role_low, p_role_lowest
Query gf_role_scole Integer Recommended Global Functioning: Role Scale score 0::100;-900;-300 1=Extreme role dysfunction; 2=Inability to function; 3=Marginal ability to function; 4=Major impairment in role functioning; 5=Serious impairment in role functioning; 6=Moderate impairment in role functioning; 7=Mild Impairment in role functioning; 8=Good role functioning; 9=Above average role functioning; 10=Superior role functioning; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A a_role_current, chrgfr_gf_role_scole, chrgfrfu_gf_role_scole, gbl_func_role_curr, gf_role_scale_current, p_role_current
Query sofas_currscore Integer Recommended SOFAS (Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale) current score 0::100 0-10=Persistent inability to maintain minimal personal hygiene, unable to function without harming self or others without considerable external support; 11-20=Occasionally fails to maintain minimal personal hygiene. Unable to function independently; 21-30=Inability to function in almost all areas; 31-40=Major impairment in several areas such as work, school, or housework if a housewife/househusband, family relationships; 41-50=Serious impairment with work, school, or housework if a housewife; 51-60=Moderate difficulty in social, work, or school functioning; 61-70=Some difficulty in social, occupational, or school functioning; 71-80=No more than slight impairment in social, work, or school functioning; 81-90=Good functioning in all areas, occupationally and socially effective; 91-100=Superior functioning in a wide range of activities
Query sofas_highscore Integer Recommended SOFAS (Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale) Highest score in past year 0::100
Query sofas_lowscore Integer Recommended SOFAS (Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale) Lowest score in past year 0::100
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name
comments_misc String 4,000 Recommended Miscellaneous comments on study, interview, methodology relevant to this form data
timepoint_label String 50 Recommended Timepoint/visit label
highest_year_rs_gf Integer Recommended Rate the patient''s highest level of functioning in occupational, educational, and/or homemaker roles, as appropriate, within the past year 1::10 1= Extreme role dysfunction; 2= Inability to function; 3= Marginal ability to function; 4= Major impairment in role functioning; 5= Serious Impairment in Role Functioning. Serious impairment independently; 6= Moderate impairment in role functioning; 7= Mild impairment in role functioning; 8= Good role functioning; 9= Above average role functioning; 10= Superior role functioning
file_upload_rs_gf File Recommended Upload any notes/documents
comments_rs_gf String 1,000 Recommended Comments
current_ss_gf Integer Recommended Rate the patient''s most impaired level of social functioning within the past month 1::10 1= Extreme social isolation; 2= Inability to function socially; 3= Marginal ability to function socially; 4= Major impairment in social and interpersonal functioning; 5= Serious impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 6= Moderate impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 7= Mild problems in social/interpersonal functioning; 8= Good social/interpersonal functioning; 9= Above average social/interpersonal functioning; 10= Superior social/interpersonal functioning
year_ss_gf Integer Recommended Rate the patient''s most impaired level of social functioning in the past year 1::10 1= Extreme social isolation; 2= Inability to function socially; 3= Marginal ability to function socially; 4= Major impairment in social and interpersonal functioning; 5= Serious impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 6= Moderate impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 7= Mild problems in social/interpersonal functioning; 8= Good social/interpersonal functioning; 9= Above average social/interpersonal functioning; 10= Superior social/interpersonal functioning
highest_year_ss_gf Integer Recommended Rate the patient''s highest level of social functioning in the past year 1::10 1= Extreme social isolation; 2= Inability to function socially; 3= Marginal ability to function socially; 4= Major impairment in social and interpersonal functioning; 5= Serious impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 6= Moderate impairment in social/interpersonal functioning; 7= Mild problems in social/interpersonal functioning; 8= Good social/interpersonal functioning; 9= Above average social/interpersonal functioning; 10= Superior social/interpersonal functioning
file_upload_ss_gf File Recommended Upload any notes/documents
comments_ss_gf String 1,000 Recommended Comments
current_rs_gf Integer Recommended Rate the patient''s lowest level of functioning in occupational, educational, and/or homemaker roles, as appropriate, within the past month 1::10 1= Extreme role dysfunction; 2= Inability to function; 3= Marginal ability to function; 4= Major impairment in role functioning; 5= Serious Impairment in Role Functioning. Serious impairment independently; 6= Moderate impairment in role functioning; 7= Mild impairment in role functioning; 8= Good role functioning; 9= Above average role functioning; 10= Superior role functioning
year_rs_gf Integer Recommended Rate the patient''s lowest level of functioning in occupational, educational, and/or homemaker roles, as appropriate, within the past year 1::10 1= Extreme role dysfunction; 2= Inability to function; 3= Marginal ability to function; 4= Major impairment in role functioning; 5= Serious Impairment in Role Functioning. Serious impairment independently; 6= Moderate impairment in role functioning; 7= Mild impairment in role functioning; 8= Good role functioning; 9= Above average role functioning; 10= Superior role functioning
gfsr_39_compare String 140 Recommended (baseline only) How does this compare to your performance as a homemaker one year ago? [follow up question to gfsr_39]
gfsr_49_compare String 140 Recommended (baseline only) How does this compare to your performance as a homemaker one year ago? [follow up question to gfsr_49]
ampscz_missing Integer Recommended Please click if this form is missing all of its data 0;1 0 = Not clicked; 1 = Clicked chrgfrs_missing, chrgfrsfu_missing, chrgfss_missing, chrgfssfu_missing
ampscz_missing_spec Integer Recommended Please specify the reason for missing data on this form 0::6 0 = Evaluation not necessary because the screening visit was less than 21 days from baseline visit; 1 = Measure refusal (no reason provided); 2 = No show; 3 = Research assistant forgot; 4 = Uncontrollable circumstance; 5 = Participant dropped out; 6 = Evaluation not necessary because the screening visit was less than 21 days from baseline visit chrgfrs_missing_spec, chrgfrsfu_missing_spec, chrgfss_missing_spec, chrgfssfu_missing_spec
ampscz_entry_date Date Recommended Date of Data Entry MM/DD/YYYY chrgfrs_entry_date, chrgfrsfu_entry_date, chrgfss_entry_date, chrgfssfu_entry_date
chrgfs_overallsat Integer Recommended How satisfied are you with your current social life on a scale from 0 to 5 (with 5 being the most satisfied)? 0::5;-900;-300 0 = 0; 5 = 5; -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A chrgfsfu_overallsat
chrgfrs_global_role_decline Integer Recommended Decline in role functioning (highest score in lifetime - current score) 0::10;-900;-300 -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A; chrgfr_gf_role_high-chrgfr_gf_role_scole chrgfrs_decline_in_global_role_functioning
chrgfss_global_social_decline Integer Recommended Decline in social functioning (highest score in lifetime - current score) 0::10;-900;-300 -900 = Missing; -300 = N/A; chrgfs_gf_social_high-chrgfs_gf_social_scale chrgfss_decline_in_global_social_functioning
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