Why do we assess?
We conduct assessments to identify these key factors that guide intervention.
Strengths, weaknesses, and barriers
Once client and other input is gathered, you assess these specific areas of performance.
specific occupational performance areas (Observe them doing some occupations)
Clinicians should determine if this is required before using a specific assessment tool.
Training or certification
This type of assessment has specific set of instructions to complete assessment and score (BOT, peg test)
Standardized assessment
One way to increase the reliability of an assessment is to eliminate these types of items.
Unclear items
Reassessing over time allows us to measure this important factor
Change or progress
This is the step where you carry out the actual assessment with the chosen tool.
BONUS POINT for explaining the step following this
Carrying out the assessment
BONUS: Interpreting the assessment to understand the results
This factor affects how much time is needed to administer and interpret an assessment tool.
The complexity of the tool
This type of assessment has no specific set of instructions; still measures but doesnt typically have a standard (Home safety checklist, clincial observations)
Non-standardized assessments
Delegating parts of the assessment process to an OTA depends on this factor.
Competency
Assessments help ensure that interventions are appropriate for this
Specific group of individuals
The first step in selecting an assessment involves identifying this.
the occupational performance issue (screening). You gather input from the client and others
Clinical utility assesses the usefulness of a measure in this context.
Clinical practice
This type of assessment compares a clients performance to a predefined set of criteria of standards
Criterion-referenced assessment
Standardizing this aspect of the assessment can improve consistency across different clients.
The conditions for the assessment
One common use of assessments is to predict this, which is crucial in aging populations
Risk of falls
Before selecting outcome measures, it's important to assess these external factors
environmental conditions and performance components
For organizations, this factor could limit the choice of assessment tools.
Cost
This type of assessment compares a clients performance to that of a larger group
Norm-referenced assessment
The OT is responsible for overseeing this important aspect of the assessment process.
Outcome
Assessments help determine these obstacles that may prevent someone from engaging in occupations
Barriers
This step involves considering the guiding theory, clinical utility, and the psychometric properties of the assessment tool.
Selecting outcome measures (what theory is guiding our plan)
If finger dexterity is not important to the client than the _____ ______ is not useful for them
Clinical utility
In OT, this initial step helps determine who needs further evaluation and which areas should be assessed
Using these procedures can ensure reliability in scoring assessments.
Consistent scoring procedures