Week 5.4 Outcome Measures

Question 1

Out of 1000 PTs surveyed how many used standardized OM

Answer 1

less than half used OM

Question 2

TF: OM evidence and research is great

Answer 2

no, its lacking

Question 3

TF: there are tons of evidence recommendation for OM’s to use with different diseases

Answer 3

false, there are not

Question 4

the EDGE Taskforce developed a framework and process for reviewing and assessing clinical utility of OM in different diagnosis, and made specific recommendations for

Answer 4

clinical settings
research studies
PT school curriculum

Question 5

what is the functional reach

Answer 5

how far they can reach in any direction, can check for dynamic sitting balance.

Question 6

what is the scoring for the functional reach for fall risk categories

Answer 6

6-10 inches is a moderate risk for falls, and below 6 inches is a high risk for falls

Question 7

what is the PASS and what does it look at

Answer 7

the postural assessment scale for stroke, looks at ability to maintain stable postures and equilibriums with positional changes. q

Question 8

for those who score super low on the BERG, what outcome measure can you use

Answer 8

PASS

Question 9

what is the FIST and what is it used for

Answer 9

function in sitting test, looks at stroke patients while sitting in bed

Question 10

The FIST has been developed and validated for adults with

Answer 10

acute stroke

Question 11

what is the ABC

Answer 11

activities of balance confidence scale, that looks at how confident you are in not losing your balance.

Question 12

fall risk is best determined by

Answer 12

confidence and fear of falling

Question 13

what is the trunk impairment scale

Answer 13

static sitting, dynamic sitting, coordination at the edge of the bed

Question 14

what is the static standing test

Answer 14

5 standing positions, no UE support, and the goal is to be there for 30 seconds.

• feet apart
• feet together
• stride stance
• tandem stance
• SLS