QUIZ 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Choosing an outcome measure
- Describe outcome
- Define population
- Identify range of potential measures
- Identify when a combination of measures may be required
Operational definitions
Set of procedures that guide the process of taking the measure
Preparation for testing
- Informed consent
- Consent can be removed at any time
- Document consent
- Organize and prepare tools materials equipment
- Time
- Clear expectations
T/f using standardized test must follow correct procedure
True
Cut off score
Designates a positive or negative test outcome
Sensitivity
Ability to measure any change
Responsiveness
Ability to measure clinical meaningful or important changes
Minimal detectable change (MDC)
responsiveness calculated by MDC
The smallest amount of difference the instrument can measure
Minimum clinically important difference (MCID)
Represents the smallest amount of change in an outcome that might be considered functionally important
Usually larger than MCD *cant be smaller than MCD
ABC scale measures what
Confidence in balance
ABC scale is out of what
0-100 0=no confidence 100=complete confidence
How many items in the ABC scale must be completed to maintain internal consistency
12/16
ABC scale >80% means what
High level physical functioning
ABC scale 50-80% means what
Mod level of functioning
ABC scale <50% indicates what
Low level of functioning
What is the cut off score in the ABC that indicates fall risk
67%
What is the cut off score of the TUG
> 14sec
A change in TUG cog from regular TUG of what indicates fall risk when cognitively challenged
5.56sec
Elderly that complete the TUG in >____sec were classified as fallers
15
What does the 10M walk test measure
Gait speed
