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Everyday Memory Questionnaire – Revised (EMQ-R)

About the EMQ-R

The EMQ-R is a shortened version of the original EMQ measure, designed for use with adults with neurological conditions. The 13-item self-report questionnaire assesses how often an indivisual experiences ''everyday' memory lapses.

Clients are asked rate how often they experience common memory issues, such as forgetting names or losing track of a conversation, over the past month.

How to administer the EMQ-R

This digital version includes a button to toggle between clincian and client views and can be administered on a touchscreen tablet or ipad. To administer the tool:

  1. Click the "Switch to Client View" button (top of the page).
  2. Ask the client to read the instructions and complete each item by selecting the most accurate response.
  3. Once the client has finished, ensure they have answered all the questions.
  4. Click "Switch to Examiner View" to return to this page.
  5. Then click the "Calculate Scores" button to view the total score and comparison group percentiles.
  6. This page will turn red if any items have not been completed.

The output includes comparisons with normative data for healthy controls, multiple sclerosis, and stroke populations.

Licensing and Copyright

The EMQ-R was developed by Royle & Lincoln (2008) and is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 UK: England & Wales (CC BY 2.0 UK) license, which allows the scale to be shared, adapted, and reproduced freely, including for digital and commercial use, provided that the original authors are properly acknowledged. We fully acknowledge the authors' creative development of this tool.

Original Tool Reference

Royle, J., & Lincoln, N. B. (2008). The Everyday Memory Questionnaire–Revised: Development of a 13-item scale. Disability and Rehabilitation, 30(2), 114–121. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280701223876


Instructions

Below are listed some examples of things that happen to people in everyday life. Some of them may happen frequently and some may happen very rarely. We should like to know how often on average you think each one has happened to you over the past month. Select the appropriate option for each item.

  • A. Once or less in the last month.
  • B. More than once a month but less than once a week.
  • C. About once a week.
  • D. More than once a week but less than once a day.
  • E. Once or more in a day.