Hi Mara I work with individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury. I always use standardized tests (minimum 4) to evaluate cognition, as well as clinical observations of how the tests are performed/approached (which is how OT differs from neuropsychology) and the impact of cognitive physical and psychosocial dysfunction on the individual's specific occupations. Standardized tests give valuable information in certain areas, however, the purpose of OT being to return the individual to functional occupations, the "how" is as important as the scores, if not more important. The standardized tests in attention for example provide information to implement grading at even a very subtle level as is necessary with mild brain injury, particularly when returning to high level occupation. So I guess what I'm saying is it is well worth your while to learn about standardized assessments not only the proper administration, but how to interpret and analyze all the information provided by the client (not just scores). Every setting will use different tests; in my opinion what is important to learn as a student is how to approach standardized testing and how to maximize the information you gain from it to the client's benefit.
Sue -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mara Miller Sent: April 3, 2004 2:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OTnow] Assessment question clarification Hi Biraj: Sorry, I'm not being too clear am I!� I was curious to know what standardized assessments you used to evaluate a patient.� I wondered what assessments I'm learning about�in my schooling right now, like the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT), The Bruinninks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, or the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) are used out in the field.��� Or are standardized assessments not used often at your facility? Thanks Mara Hi Mara: I am not clear what you would like to know, can you please clarify. Thanks, Biraj Limited-time offer: Fast, reliable MSN 9 Dial-up Internet access FREE for 2 months! _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ================ _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ===============================================
