Measurement
We use established, validated instruments to measure what matters. No invented metrics. No self-reported breakthroughs without evidence.
Validated Instruments
These are the same instruments used by researchers, healthcare providers, and institutions worldwide. We present the results factually.
Patient Health Questionnaire
Measures depression symptoms
A validated screening tool for assessing the severity of depression. Widely used in clinical research and healthcare settings.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale
Measures anxiety symptoms
A brief self-report questionnaire used to screen for and measure the severity of generalized anxiety disorder.
PTSD Checklist
Measures PTSD symptoms
A self-report measure used to assess the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Measures sleep quality
A self-rated questionnaire that assesses sleep quality and disturbances over a one-month time period.
World Health Organization Disability Assessment
Measures functional disability
A generic assessment instrument for measuring health and disability across cultures, developed by the WHO.
Short Form Health Survey
Measures overall health status
A multi-purpose short-form health survey with 36 questions measuring functional health and well-being.
Measurement Timeline
Data collection spans from baseline through long-term follow-up, providing a comprehensive view of outcomes.
Pre-program
Baseline measurement before grant begins
Pre-program
Baseline measurement before grant begins
Monthly
During the 4-month grant period
Post-program
Immediately after grant completion
Post-program
Immediately after grant completion
6-month follow-up
Six months after program completion
12-month follow-up
One year after program completion
12-month follow-up
One year after program completion
Who Conducts the Evaluation
Third-Party Evaluators
Measurement is conducted by independent, third-party evaluators — not Thrive Grant staff. This ensures objectivity and credibility.
Grant participants interact with trained external evaluators who administer assessments at each measurement point. This separation protects the integrity of the data and prevents any appearance of bias.
Results Are Published
Outcome data will be made publicly available. We believe in transparency — if the tools work, the evidence should speak for itself.
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