Standardized Measures

Question 1

Standardized Measures

_ ? _ measures providedatato the therapist about the level of impairment in body structure or functions.

Answer 1

Physical performance-based measures providedatato the therapist about the level of impairment in body structure or functions.

• Standardized walk test or goniometric measurement
• Remove subjective factors from assessment

Question 2

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Why Use Evidence-Based Tests & Measures?

Answer 2

• Compare deficits to normative values by age group
• Set goals - Provides a starting point
• Re-examine patients in order to determine changes in status - diagnostic process!
• Assess outcomes - The results of implementing the POC (supports reimbursement)
• Outcome measures are directed at activity participation and help to show the value of physical therapy

Question 3

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_ ? _ measures yield the individual’sperceptionof how condition is limiting activity and participation.

Answer 3

Self-report measures yield the individual’sperceptionof how condition is limiting activity and participation.

• Functional questionnaires

Question 4

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_ ? _ measures can be used with all individuals to provide an overall measure of health.

Answer 4

General or global measures can be used with all individuals to provide an overall measure of health. (Examples - 36-Item Short-Form Survey (SF-36) and Global Rating of Change (GRC)).

• Condition specific = Arthritis vs. Fatigue
• Body region specific = Neck vs. shoulder vs. low back

Question 5

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_ ? _ = The ability to distinguish true change from measurement error.

Answer 5

Responsiveness: The ability to distinguish true change from measurement error.

• Minimal Detectable Change (MDC)
• Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID)

Question 6

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Your chosen test should have strong _ ? _ and a close match of the outcome tool with the individual patient.

Answer 6

Your chosen test should have strong **psychometric properties ** and a close match of the outcome tool with the individual patient = Using a test that is reliable/valid for knee OA in a patient with knee OA

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