TEST 2 Flashcards
(22 cards)
types of ecological assessment
broad
focused
broad ecological assessment:
Information gathered is geared towards the following individual strengths:
PECSS
Physiological Emotional Social Cognitive Physical Spiritual
broad ecological assessment:
what we know about their environment
Information gathered is geared towards the following external strengths:
Family Home World expectations Opportunities for inclusion Community resources Friends and acquaintances Community resources
what is Focused Ecological Assessment?
Goal oriented (focused) Looks at the participants abilities in relation to the demands in which he or she will be included for recreation
How do we bridge the gap between the participant and their environment to ensure successful participation?
When we figure that out the TR then determines…
Goals
Modifications
Supports
Strategies etc.
How do we bridge the gap between the participant and their environment to ensure successful participation?
When we figure that out the TR then determines…
Goals
Modifications
Supports
Strategies etc.
what are the Focused Ecological Assessment steps
Task analyze the preferred recreation activitity
Identify the abilities
Identify the gaps
Identify services, interventions and supports (that will bridge that gap)
Develop participates plan
what is the differences between the broad and the focused ecological assessment ?
broad: Participant and environmental strengths
& Participant leisure experiences
ecological :
focused on a specific goal
Bridging the gap so that participates can successfully participate
What are the advantages of elecological assessments
Person centered- person in their environment
Allows greater understanding of participant and their concepts
Provides directions for supports and services
Strengths based and authentic
Uses multiple methods(interview, observation, recording tools, tests/questionnaires
what are some disadvantages of ecological assessment
Time consuming
TR might have difficulty assessing participants in all environments
___________ of respondents reported completing individualized assessments for their clients
80.8%
The most frequently used assessment tools that were used in the study of Kemeny, hutchinson and cooke.
TRAA then followed by the LAI (leisure assessment inventory)
Issues with assessment adoption…
For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that client shortened length of stay by __ %
9 18 31 14 22 6
Issues with assessment adoption…
For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that large caseloads per staff members by ___ %
18
Issues with assessment adoption…
For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that no agency requirement for a specific TR assesment by _____ %
31
Issues with assessment adoption…
For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that Only certain groups are assessed (by referral only)- by ____ %
14
Issues with assessment adoption…
For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that Individualized assessment does not fit due to group focus by ___ %
22
Issues with assessment adoption…
For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that No assessment tool that suites the clientele by ___. %
6
what are the 10 Issues with assessment implementation.
1 Lack of an adequate number of T.R. assessments for the variety of T.R. settings and participants
- Lack of high quality assessments that accurately measure behaviors and attitudes important to T.R. practice
- Lack of assessment resources about where / how to obtain tools
- Lack of financial resources to purchase appropriate tools
- Lack of practitioner expertise in selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting results
- Failing to match assessment information gathered with appropriate placement in to programs / services
- Failing to measure change using the same assessment instruments
- Shortened length of intervention for participants
- Increased job duties, leaving less time for assessment.
- Lack of opportunities for updated training.
Until the _____ came along, it was often difficult to track down T.R. assessment tools
REDBOOK
WHAT IS THE ASSESSMENT CHALLENGE FOR T.R. PRACTITIONERS?
Become as informed as possible about assessment
Look for formal professional development opportunities re: assessment
Observe / consult with peers in the field about what works for them
Engage in self reflective practice about your assessment processes. What could you be doing better?
WHAT IS A T.R. ASSESSMENT REPORT/SUMMARY?
Summarizes information obtained during ASESSESMENT
Follow format laid out by AGENCY – there is not a consistent format used in all settings
Becomes part of individual’s OFFICAL CHART ; often shared with other members of the team
Culmination of all your assessment efforts; represents YOU, YOUR DEPARTMENT AND TR PROFESSION
Professionally written, using appropriate language; written in 3rd person
Summarizes factual information; includes some additional interpretation and recommendations at end
Avoid too much T.R. “jargon”
Typed, single-spaced; generally 2-3 pages maximum
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT REPORT TYPICAL FORMAT?
Participant name
Dates of the assessment
Reason for referral (if applicable- in this case participant self referred)
Background information
Methods used to gather information
Results of assessment
Summary and interpretation
Recommendations
Signature(s) and date(s)
