Hello Don: I think I understand what you are TRYING to do, however, I don't think it is realistic to say that an arbitrarily assigned amount of time for task completion is the difference between functional and non-functional. The best indicator, in my opinion, is client satisfaction with the amount of required time to complete an occupation. The COPM is the best measure that I know of for assessing client satisfaction.
ROn ================================================================= On Thursday, April 29, 2004, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HH> I am wondering if something like the FIM has some standard measure with HH> time limits. I really wanting a time that would make the ADL HH> non-functional. For instance, what if it took a person 30 min to put on HH> a pair of pants? I would have to say that is non-functional and the HH> person would need assistance to complete the task in a reasonable amount HH> of time. HH> --Don >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/29/04 01:53PM >>> HH> Claudia Allen's recommendation for clients dependent on habitual or HH> overlearned routines is to allow at least twice the usual time to HH> groom HH> and dress. This does not take into account physical difficulties such HH> as HH> arthritic hands, impaired balance, shoulder mobility and so on. I have HH> difficulty imagining how one could reduce all the factors to one size HH> fits all. HH> Joan Riches HH> 1109 4th St SE HH> High River, AB T1V 1J2 HH> 403 652 7928 HH> FAX 403 652 7970 HH> _______________________________________________ HH> To unsubscribe, visit: HH> http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com HH> The OTnow Mail Archive: HH> www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] HH> =============================================== HH> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HH> PALMETTO HEALTH CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE HH> This message is intended only for the use of the individual or HH> entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is HH> privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable HH> law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you HH> are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of HH> this communication is strictly prohibited by law. If you have received HH> this communication in error, please notify me immediately. HH> ============================================================================== HH> _______________________________________________ HH> To unsubscribe, visit: HH> http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com HH> The OTnow Mail Archive: HH> www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] HH> =============================================== _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ===============================================
