Outcome Measurements

Question 1

objectives

21 - Demonstrate administration of standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales or visual analog scales for pain, balance, coordination, endurance or cognition.

Answer 1

fyi

Question 2

Give examples of BADLs (Basic Activities of Daily Living)

Answer 2

feeding, dressing, hygiene, and physical mobility such as bed mobility, ambulation, stair negotiation, etc.

Question 3

Examples of IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)=

Answer 3

More advanced, high level tasks

1. Managing personal affairs
2. cooking and shopping
3. home chores
4. driving

Question 4

What is the Purpose of Examination of Functional Status?

Answer 4

To identify a person’s ability to successfully engage in functional activities

Question 5

• Baseline information for goal setting
• Criteria for placement decisions (independent living, assisted living, skilled care)
• To determine a patient’s safety status
• To determine the effectiveness of the intervention

Answer 5

Application of Functional Examination

Question 6

Team vs. Individual Functional Testing

Some testing instruments are designed to be completed by a team of health professionals while others are unique to specific health professionals.

Answer 6

• When team testing is involved physical therapists and assistants are usually involved in the testing of functional mobility skills (FMS). This includes bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, w/c negotiation, stair negotiation.
• There is often overlap in what different professions can test.

Question 7

Therapist observes the patient during the performance of an activity

Answer 7

Performance-Based Tests

Question 8

What are some examples of performance based tests?

Answer 8

• 6-minute Walk Test
• Physical Performance and Mobility Examination
• Functional Reach Test
• Get Up & Go Test
• Timed Get Up & Go Test
• Physical Performance Battery

Question 9

Limitation of Performance-Based Tests

Answer 9

They often don’t measure the task as it might be performed in the “real” world.

Question 10

Self-Report Testing

Interviewing method

Answer 10

Accuracy is dependent on clear words without language bias, concise directions and accurate reporting of answers.

Question 11

Descriptive Terminology Used in Functional Testing

Answer 11

1. Independent
2. Supervision
3. Cose guarding
4. Contact guarding
5. Minimum Assistance
6. Moderate Assistance
7. Maxiumum Assistance

Question 12

Patient is able consistently to perform skill safety with no one present

Answer 12

Independent

Question 13

Pateint requires someone within arms reach as a precaution; low probabiltiy of pt having a problem requiring assistance

Answer 13

Supervision