Chp 11 Flashcards

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Types of instruments (2)

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Performance-based tests

Self reports

Question 2

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Types of instruments (2)

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Performance-based tests

Self reports

Question 3

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Response Formats just think like Nominal vs Ordinal

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Nominal measures, checklists
Ordinal measures, descriptive scales describe a range (degree) of performance
Ordinal or ranking
Summary or additive measures (Barthel Index Table 11.1 p 382)
Visual analog scale (fig. 11.3 p 381)
Video recordings

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Determining the quality of an instrument (validity vs. reliability)

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Reliability: dependably time after time
Test-retest, intrarater, interrater
Validity:
Face: does it measure what is was designed to?
Content: does it measures all important dimensions?
Criterion related: can it be tested against the gold standard? (concurrent validity),
Predictive: likelihood based upon prior knowledge
Construct: abstract concepts like social interactions

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Physical Function Instruments (6)

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Barthel Index
Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living
Functional Independence Measure
Sickness Impact Profile
Outcome and Assessment Information Set
SF-36

Question 6

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