What is MacCAT?
MacCAT is a computerized adaptive testing (CAT) system that measures the impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and associated vision loss and AMD treatments on 6 domains of quality of life, which include:
Activity limitation – 62 items
Lighting – 18 items
Mobility – 19 items
AMD management – 19 items
Emotional – 30 items
Concerns – 40 items
MacCAT has been developed and validated in patients with glaucoma in Singapore and is currently available for use.
Publications
Domain and item development and refinement
Qualitative interviews with patients and experts in the field.
Pilot testing
Psychometric testing of item banks in a large sample of patients with age-related macular degeneration.