Demoralization in clinical settings: A scoping review of measurement tools and psychometric properties

Key Points

• Demoralization assessments reveal varied psychometric properties, affecting outcome reliability.
• The review highlights an absence of standardized measurement tools, with only 40% meeting quality benchmarks.
• Observational analysis of existing literature demonstrates the need for improved psychometric evaluations in clinical measures.
• Findings highlight the critical need for validated tools to enhance mental health assessments in diverse clinical settings.