Home Assessment

Question 1

Approaches

Answer 1

Self-report/checklists
Interview/observation
Skilled analysis of supportive features
Performance/functional assessments

Question 2

Checklist Advantages

Answer 2

Can be self-report
Home safety checklist often include recommendations
Quick screening

Question 3

Checklist Disadvantages

Answer 3

Few have demonstrated reliability/validity studies

Home safety checklists focus on hazards rather than use of environment

Question 4

Checklist Examples

Answer 4

Rebuilding together

CDC check for safety

Question 5

Performance Measure Advantages

Answer 5

Demonstrate functional ability

Often have established reliability/validity studies

Question 6

Performance Measure Disadvantages

Answer 6

May not have specifically recognize the environment

Often requires skilled professionals to administer

Question 7

Performance Measure Examples

Answer 7

Timed up and go test
Physical performance test
Kitchen task assessment

Question 8

Skilled Analysis/Interview Advantages

Answer 8

May address interaction of performance in environment
More comprehensive
Can lead to tailored environmental interventions to prevent falls

Question 9

Skilled Analysis/Interview Disadvantages

Answer 9

Often requires skilled professionals to administer
Can be more time consuming
May need team approach with assessment results from a variety of professionals

Question 10

Skilled Analysis/Interview Examples

Answer 10

Guided interview

Enabler

Question 11

Users of the space

Answer 11

Families, friends, visitors, pets

Question 12

Universal Design of Space Principles

Answer 12

Equitable use
Flexibility in use
Simple and intuitive use
Perceptible info
Tolerance for error
Low physical effort
Size and space for approach and use

Question 13

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 13

Prohibits discrimination

Ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services

Question 14

Are homes typically designed for users of various abilities?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Do homes and objects have meaning?

Answer 15

Objects selected by person create permanence in intimate life
Make up person’s identity

Question 16

Home Modification

Answer 16

Identify needs
Determining solutions
Implementing solution
Training in the use of solutions
Evaluating outcomes that contribute to alteration, adjustment or addition to home environment
Product

Question 17

Home Modification (Product)

Answer 17

Any alteration, adjustment or addition to the home environment
Use of specialized, customized, off the shelf, or universally-designed technologies, equipment, products, hardware, controls, cues that affect the layout and structure
To improve functional capability and minimize environmental demands on individuals and their caregivers

Question 18

Client Perspective

Answer 18

Clients abilities and values
Clients environment and the meaning of your home
Important occupations

Question 19

PT Role in Home Assessment

Answer 19

Functional mobility assessment
Recommendations for enabling equipment
Recognition of hazards
Recommendations for modifications that are within pt. ability
Consider trajectory of client’s needs