AOTA-Adult Assessments/CQ

Question 1

Social Problem Inventory

Answer 1

1. Assesses the individuals’ perception of his/her problem-solving abilities
2. Results indicate difficulties with cognitive and emotional coping mechanisms and with problem identification.
3. 35-items; likert scale

Question 2

Barthel Index

Answer 2

Measures the extent to which an individual can function independenlt and has mobility in their ADL

Question 3

Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)

Answer 3

1. An observation and interview-based assessment to evaluate function in basic living skills
2. Tests 17 skills in the 5 areas of self-care, safety and health, money management, community mobility and telephone, and employment and leisure participation.
3. Often used inpatient or outpatient for older adults.

Question 4

Worker Role Inventory

Answer 4

1. designed for people who have been outside the labor market because of injury or other reasons