Outcomes

Question 1

assignment of numbers to objects or events

Answer 1

measurement

Question 2

reliability

Answer 2

measures consistently when applied to different individuals, times, situations
aka repeatability

Question 3

validity

Answer 3

degree to which something is measuring what it is intended to measure

Question 4

reliability vs validity

Answer 4

reliability - hitting same spot on the target over and over (repeatability)
validity - hitting the bull’s eye

Question 5

branch of psychology studying design, qualities, administration, interpretation of tests for measurement of psychological concepts

Answer 5

psychometrics

Question 6

a test given at the wrong time may run into the ceiling or floor effect - describe these

Answer 6

floor effect - assessment too challenging, many will receive lowest score
ceiling effect - assessment too easy, many will receive highest score

Question 7

COMBI

Answer 7

Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury - provides testing manuals

Question 8

3 components of GCS and its shortcomings

Answer 8

score 3-15 (lower = severe)
3 components: eye opening, verbal response, motor response. Used early after injury
useful for trends in patient condition
NOT useful as predictor of long-term outcomes

Question 9

the Rancho Los Amigos Level of Cognitive Functioning Scale is used (acute/post acute) setting

Answer 9

acute, for post-coma

Question 10

the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory (MPAI) is used (acute/post acute) setting

Answer 10

post acute, assists in evaluation of rehab programs designed to serve people with brain injuries
3 subscales - abilities, adjustment, participation

Question 11

____ is a critical component of the WHO’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) biopsychosocial model

Answer 11

participation (engagement in social roles). also considered one of the primary outcomes of rehab

Question 12

engagement in social roles (WHO) / involvement in life situations (ICF)

Answer 12

participation

Question 13

CHART-SF

Answer 13

Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique- Short Form - objective measure of person’s engagement in roles in society
subscales include physical independence, mobility, occupation, social integration, economic self-sufficiency, cognitive independence

Question 14

PART-O

Answer 14

Participation Assessment with Recombined Tools- Objective - measures frequency of engagement or involvement with an activity. Input gathered from persons with TBI, family, advocates, and researchers

Question 15

employment rate post TBI

Answer 15

10-40%. Males less likely to return to employment

Question 16

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer 16

set foundation for state vocational rehabilitation system (VR), a federal/ state-supported system to assist persons with disabilities pursuing meaningful careers

Question 17

gold standard in measuring success of rehabilitation

Answer 17

return to work

Question 18

Comprehensive Integrated Day Treatment model of return to work

Answer 18

individual and group therapies, supported employment, vocational trials
high success rate

Question 19

Vocational Case Coordination (VCC) model of return to work

Answer 19

integrated medical and vocational case coordination. Services include work trials early in recovery, employer education, temporary work support. Very high success rate (earlier intervention = better outcome) and reduction in psychiatric co-morbidity

Question 20

Support Employment Model of return to work

Answer 20

emphasizes use of vocational rehab professionals (employment specialist or job coach), intensive individualized assistance, real job and pay, community-based, “competitive”

services: assessment, job development, on the job training/ support, case management, long term follow along

Question 21

a return to work plan that includes assessment, job development, on the job training/ support, case management, and long term follow along is following the ____ model

Answer 21

Support Employment model

Question 22

state funded vocational rehabilitation follow 4 approaches:

Answer 22

minimal intervention, education & preparation, advocacy level services (approved only for severe disabilities), workplace support (on-site services)