Ch. 6 Assessing Functional Comm. & Quality of Life

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Functional Communication Profile FCP

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Communication Effectiveness Index (CETI)-

Question 3

The CETI and jFCP are objective or subjective rating scales?

Answer 3

Subjective

Question 4

Is not as subjective as the other measures of functional communication. Here, the pt’s performance in an interview & other situations are scored.

Answer 4

Communicative Activities in Daily Living (CADL)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Question 6

Rates a pt’s communication competency in 4 areas.

Answer 6

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