Introduction
The Participation Scale (P-scale) is a widely recognized tool used to assess social participation in individuals, especially in the context of rehabilitation, stigma reduction, and social integration programs. Developed by an international team coordinated by Dr. Wim van Brakel, the P-scale plays a key role in assessing the degree to which individuals participate in everyday activities, which is crucial for promoting inclusive societies.
The P-scale has been translated into multiple languages, including Amharic, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia (Skala Partisipasi), Bangla, Bengali, Bugies, Chinese, Dutch, French, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Igbo, Jordanian Arabic, Kiswahili, Maithili, Nepali, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese and Yoruba. This makes the P-scale a globally accessible tool for diverse populations. If you use a translated version of the P-scale, please ensure it is compared against the most recent English version (v6.0) to maintain consistency and accuracy.
There is also a shorter version of the P-scale, such as the 13-item Participation Scale Short (PSS), offering a more concise approach to the original scale. The PSS is designed for use in rehabilitation, stigma reduction, and social integration programs, providing a reliable and efficient way to measure social participation.
For more information, please contact Dr. Wim van Brakel.