Standardized outcomes

Question 1

Types of impairment based outcomes? (3) Tests used to measure movement.

Answer 1

PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION, MANUAL MUSCLE TESTS,Etc.

Question 2

PROS of impairment based outcomes? Why are motion tests good?

Answer 2

We are good at them and they are easy to measure and compare.

Question 3

CONS of impairment based outcomes? What do motion tests lack in relation to patients?

Answer 3

No direct relation to function, disability, or pt preference.

Question 4

Types of STANDARDIZED OUTCOME MEASURES?

Measures of improvement in physical capability through tests, or reports.

Answer 4

Function specific
Anatomical region specific
Disability scores
Self reported
PT reported

Question 5

PROS of STANDARDIZED OUTCOME MEASURES? ie Glasgow scale.

Answer 5

Quantitative

Relate to functional status or disability

Question 6

CONS of STANDARDIZED OUTCOME MEASURES? Glasgow/Ranchos

Answer 6

Time consuming
Lack of resources
Lack of familiarity

Question 7

Specific measures are very usable because they are?

Answer 7

Easy to understand,
Valid
Reliable.

Question 8

General measures are not so easy to use because?

What is cumbersome about taking general measures?

Answer 8

Too time consuming for pt.
Too time consuming for analysis and scoring.
Patients often need help.

Question 9

BARRIERS TO USE of measures? What do they lack?

Answer 9

LACK OF ACCESS
LACK OF FAMILIARITY
LACK OF TRAINING
LACK OF VARIETY

Question 10

Mandates affecting outcome based reimbursement?

Home health/acute rehab.

Answer 10

Acute Rehab has to use the Functional Independence Measure

Home Health has to use the OASIS