Chapter 23, 24, 25

Question 1

reliability

Answer 1

measures consistently when applied to different individuals, at different times, and in different situations.
-repeatability and consistency of a measure

Question 2

validity

Answer 2

degree to which an instruement actually measures that which it is intended to measure

Question 3

widely accepted

Answer 3

instruments that have withstood substantial rigor in the scientific community and are endorsed for use without being subject to question

Question 4

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Answer 4

measure of level of consciousness and an indicator of severe BI in the early acute stage of injury
(score from 3-15)

Question 5

Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS)

Answer 5

one-time measure of the severity of head injury
range from 1=minor, to 6=unsurvivable
-part of larger system of anatomical scoring called Injury Severity Score

Question 6

Injury Severity Score

Answer 6

most severe injuries in different areas of the body are considered
scores range from 0-75; higher score = more injury

Question 7

Loss of Consciousness times and corresponding injury severity

Answer 7

none to less than 30 min = mild
greater than 30 min but less than 24 hrs = moderate
greater than 24 hours = severe

Question 8

JFK Coma Recovery Scale - Revised (JFK CRS-R)

Answer 8

used with individuals who have an extended disorder of consciousness
-involves measurements of 23 items in subscales

Question 9

Functional Assessment Measure (FAM)

Answer 9

adjunct to FIM to specifically address issues not addressed in FIM:

• cognitive
• behavioral
• communication & community functionin

Question 10

Disability Rating Scale (DRS)

Answer 10

usually a research instrument

8-item assessment of impairment, disability, and handicap or particpation

Question 11

Rancho Los Amigos Level of Cognitive Functioning Scale

Answer 11

used for assessment of cognitive function of people with BI post-coma

Question 12

BI measures used in post-acute rehab

Answer 12

Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (also has short form)
Mayo Portland Adaptability Inventory 4 Participation Index (M2P2)
PART-O

Question 13

Mayo Portland Adaptability Inventory 4 Participation Index (M2P2)

Answer 13

designed to track post-acute rehab outcomes of both children and adults with TBI

Question 14

PART-O

Answer 14

measures frequency of engagement of level of involvement in an activity

Question 15

Common data elements (CDE)

Answer 15

standardized set of measures to be used in the assessment of persons with brain injuries; put together by a consensus of hundreds of experts working in the field of rehabilitation for BIs

Question 16

employment rates post-BI (%)

Answer 16

less than 10-40%, particularly for those who sustain more severe injuries

Question 17

Return to work risk factors (barriers)

Answer 17

• more severe injury
• older age at time of injury
• being male
• lower levels of pre-injury educational or occupational status
• lack of social support
• significant physical, psychosocial, or cognitive impairment
• minority
• history of substance abuse

Question 18

Vocational Rehab successful employment by gender following BI

Answer 18

4. 4% females (many have VR services terminated before initiating services almost 50% more frequently than males)
5. 6% males

Question 19

Rehab Act of 1973

Answer 19

first federal civil rights legislation for people with disabilities

• prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by agencies in the executive branch of the federal government and entities such as schools, hospitals, and non profit organizations receiving federal financial assistance
• prohibits discrimination in hiring, placement, and promotion by federal agencies and federal contractors

Question 20

supported employment model (Voc Rehab)

Answer 20

emphasizes use of employment specialist or job coach to provide intensive individualized assistance to help with gaining and maintaining employment in a real job for real pay in the community

Question 21

services offered by employment specialist

Answer 21

assessment
job development
on the job training and support
case management
long term follow up

Question 22

State Voc Rehab Continuum

Answer 22

minimal intervention>education and preparation>advocacy level services>workplace supports
(discreet>intrusive)

Question 23

vocational case coordination

Answer 23

holistic approach to voc rehab

• voc rehab seen as one part of individualized rehab program
• early medical and voc rehab intervention
• work trials
• employer education
• temporary work support
• supported employment

Question 24

___% of individuals who receive Vocational case coordination were employed in the community

Answer 24

80%

Question 25

comprehensive and integrated day treatment models

Answer 25

include individual and group therapies as well as vocational trials and supported employment
some show employment rates as high as 50% and 75-80%