What is ASCQ-Me

ASCQ-Me stands for Adult Sickle Cell Quality of Life Measurement Information System, a patient-reported outcome measurement system that assesses the physical, social, and emotional impact of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

ASCQ-Me includes questions enabling adults to describe their functioning and well-being according to seven topics:

1. Emotional Impact (CAT, 5-item short form)
2. Pain Episodes (5-item fixed form)
3. Pain Impact (CAT, 5-item short form)
4. SCD Medical History Checklist (9-item short index)
5. Sleep Impact (CAT, 5-item short form)
6. Social Functioning Impact (CAT, 5-item short form)
7. Stiffness Impact (CAT, 5-item short form)