Core Outcome Measure Set

Question 1

Purpose of Outcome Measures

Answer 1

• Essential for monitoring changes in a patient’s status over time
• Quantifying observations and patient-reported function
• Enhancing communication
• Increasing the efficiency of patient care
• Mechanism to compare patient and organizational outcomes
• Examine intervention effectiveness
• Generate new knowledge

Question 2

To assess for static and dynamic sitting and standing balance

Answer 2

Berg Balance Test

Question 3

Berg Balance Test Validity

Answer 3

• Acute conditions: Evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic Stable Conditions: Evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic Progressive conditions: Evidence quality I; recommendation strength: strong

Question 4

To assess for balance while walking

Answer 4

Functional Gait Index

Question 5

Functional Gait Index Validity

Answer 5

• Acute Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic Stable Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic Progressive Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: moderate

Question 6

To assess for balance confidence

Answer 6

Activities Balance Confidence Scale
(self-report measure)

Question 7

Activities Balance Confidence Scale Validity

Answer 7

• Acute Condition: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic Stable Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic Progressive Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: moderate

Question 8

To assess for walking speed

Answer 8

10 Meter Walk Test

Question 9

10 Meter Walk Test Validity

Answer 9

• Acute Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic Stable Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong
• Chronic progressive conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: moderate

Question 10

To assess for walking distance

Answer 10

6 minute walk test

Question 11

6 minute walk test validity

Answer 11

• Acute Conditions: evidence quality: V; recommendation strength: BEST PRACTICE
• Chronic Stable Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: moderate
• Chronic Progressive Conditions: evidence quality: I; recommendation strength: strong

Question 12

To assess for transfer performance

Answer 12

• Clinicians should document transfer ability including type of transfer, level of required assistance, equipment or adaptations, time to complete
• In patients who have goals and capacity to improve sit to stand, 5x StS can be used
• Best Practice Recommendation- Level V

Question 13

Goals

Answer 13

• Clinicians should document patient stated goals and monitor changes
• Goal Attainment Scale may be appropriate
• Best Practice Recommendation- Level V

Question 14

To address change over time

Answer 14

• Clinicians should use the outcome measures in the core set to assess change over time
• Evidence quality: II
• Recommendation strength: moderate
• Clinicians should discuss the purpose of the outcome measure, the outcome measure results, and how these results will influence treatment options (best practice recommendation)

Question 15

Knowledge Translation Work Group

Answer 15

• Recommended Standardized Administration
• Online Modules
• Pocket Cards
• Report Card