Community

Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation (SAFER)

Submitted by willwade on Wed, 16/05/2007 - 16:04

To evaluate home safety for elders

Authors: Oliver R., Blathwayt J., Brackley C, Tamaki T.  Age-Range: Older Adults
Evaluates risks in various rooms of the home as well as general risks such as fire hazards; examines safety issues in how the individual performs various self-care and household tasks; examines the potential for wandering and the use of memory aids; and identifies how help could be summoned

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Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test - extended version (RBMT-E)

Submitted by willwade on Wed, 16/05/2007 - 15:45

To detect and identify memory impairments that occur in every activity, with a broader cultural sensitivity

Authors: Wilson, B., Cockburn, J., Baddeley, A.  Age-Range: 16.0 - 65.0 years

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OT-Quest

Submitted by willwade on Wed, 17/01/2007 - 15:06

Examines how individuals incorporate spirituality in daily life settings and occupations

Authors: Schulz, E.  Age-Range:

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Occupational Therapy Psychosocial Assessment of Learning

Submitted by willwade on Wed, 17/01/2007 - 15:03

Assists clinicians in identifying a child's strengths and limitations within the school environment

Authors: Townsend, S. C., Carey, P. D., HoLLins, N. L., Helfrich, c., Blondis, M., Hoffman, A., Collins, L., Knudson, J., Blackwell, A.  Age-Range:
Investigates Student's volition (the ability to make choices); habituation (roles and routines); and environmental fit within the classroom setting
Available from: AOTA Products

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Mulitdimensional Functional Assessment Questionnaire

Submitted by willwade on Tue, 16/01/2007 - 15:17

Plan optimal community living arrangements

Authors: Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development  Age-Range:

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Sitting Assessment for Children with Neuromotor Dysfunction (SACND)

Submitted by willwade on Tue, 21/11/2006 - 10:24

The SACND is an observational measure which can document the quality of sitting of children with neuromotor disabilities. It is divided into a Rest Module and a Reach Module. Four behaviours are assessed in each module: a) Postural Tone b) Postural alignment c) Postural alignment d) balance

Authors: Reid, D.  Age-Range: 2 - 5 years
Takes 5mins for each module (rest and reach) however allow 1-1.5hrs for setting up equipment, establishing client rapport and analysing the data. NB: requires use of a videocamera. all the materials include:
  • Timer/Stopwatch
  • Videocamera & Tripod
  • Videotape
  • DVD/Video and TV/monitor for child to watch during assessment
  • Childrens books
  • Bench
  • Block for foot support
  • Mats
  • Object board (Acrylic with cut out toys attached with Velcro)
NB: The Assessment is now out of print. Please contact the author for the assessment

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