Assessment and Evaluation in OT Flashcards
1
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Screening
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Administering screening instruments to identify strengths and limitations
2
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Evaluation
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Overall process of obtaining and interpreting data
3
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Assessment
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Tool or instrument or systematic interaction
- Multifaceted approach
- Good assessment practices begin with reflective practice of why this is being done, what info needs to be collected, etc.
4
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Outcome
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Final result of occupational therapy intervention
5
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Direct Methods of Evaluation
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- Functional Observations
- Self-Report
- Standardized testing
- Caregiver Assessment
6
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Indirect Methods of Evaluation
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- Referral Information
- Review of Medical Records
- Reports from other various sources
7
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Standardized Assessments
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- Published measurement tool
- For a specific population
- Special Instructions on how and when it is administered and scores and interpreted
8
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Why use a non standardized assessment?
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- Lack of appropriate standardized assessments
- Lack of resources
- Administration time
- Flexibility
- Useful in observing functional ability
9
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Importance of assessment
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- Document and justify needs for service
- Develop effective intervention plans
- Promote patient-centered care
- Monitor progress
- Define minimum standards of care
- Predict
- Differentiation
10
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Barriers to OTs using Standardized Assessments
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Burdened
Benefits
Disrespected
11
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Assessment challenges in occupational therapy
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- Lack of time
- Lack of consistent use of standardized assessments
- Therapists not incorporating assessment scores into treatment planning or monitoring
