Functional Assessment & Outcome Measures

Question 1

What to consider when dealing with speech & hearing

Answer 1

Speech = Has their communication been affected? = expressive & receptive dysphasia, dysarthria (slurred speech) & cerebellar/ataxia

Hearing= normal, impaired hearing aid & others

Question 2

What to consider about a patients sight

Answer 2

Or al, impaired or glasses
Neurological component affecting vision?
Diploplia (double vision )
Hemianopia
Nystagmus

Question 3

Cognitive factors to consider

Answer 3

Short & long term memory
Attention
Concentration
Insight
Emotion
Motivation
Initiation

Question 4

Name 2 objective assessments for vision

Answer 4

Visual tracking
Visual fields

Question 5

Name the outcome measure for sensation

Answer 5

Nottingham sensory assessment

Question 6

Name the coordination outcome measure

Answer 6

Finger to nose
Heel to shin

Question 7

Name the outcome measure for functional assessments like rolling & lie to sit

Answer 7

Modified river mead assessment

Question 8

Outcome measure for sitting & standing balance

Answer 8

Timed unsupported steady sit/stand

Question 9

Outcome measure for sitting to stand

Answer 9

Timed sit to stand