Assessing Functional Communication and Quality of Life

Question 1

Measures of Functional Communication (6)

Answer 1

Functional Communication Profile (FCP)
Communication Effectiveness Index (CETI)
Communicative Activities in Daily Life (CADL)
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
ASHA Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS)

Question 2

Functional Communication Profile (FCP)

Answer 2

Rating scale completed by someone who knows the patient. Pt’s competence in 5 areas are rated on a 9 pt scale

Question 3

Communication Effectiveness Index (CETI)

Answer 3

Rating scale for estimating aphasic adults’ ability to communicate in daily life situations

Question 4

Communicative Activities in Daily Life (CADL)

Answer 4

Not as subjective as the others. the patient’s performance in an interview and other situations are scored

Question 5

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Answer 5

Measure of functional outcome in rehab settings. Has a 7 point scale to assess items such as personal care.

Question 6

Subjective Rating Scales

Answer 6

Communication Effectiveness Index CETI & Functional Communication Profile FCP

Question 7

ASHA Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for Adults (ASHA FACS)

Answer 7

Rates a patient’s communication competency in 4 areas

Question 8

When will treatment be covered?

Answer 8

Often treatment will only be covered if there is a reasonable expectation that the patients overall functional performance will improve

Question 9

Measuring Quality of Life (4)

Answer 9

Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)- 7 pt scale
Sickness Impact Profile (SIP)- 136 statements to answer
Centers for Disease Control- 14 item measure
WHOQOL- 100 items to rate

Question 10

Addressing Communicative Quality of Life

Answer 10

only one

Quality of Communication Life Scale which has 17 statements about communication. Ex: I like to talk to people