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Assessing the function of functional assessment: a consumer perspective.

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  • 1Abt Associates, Inc., Bethesda, MD.

Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1992
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Functional assessments should prioritize consumer needs and environmental barriers, not just impairments. Involving consumers in developing these measures ensures relevance and dignity for individuals with disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Disability Studies
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Functional assessment directly impacts individuals with disabilities (consumers).
  • Consumers desire dignified assessments relevant to their needs, particularly independent living.
  • Current functional status measures often overlook environmental barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the consumer perspective in functional assessment.
  • To advocate for the inclusion of environmental factors in functional status measures.
  • To emphasize the importance of consumer involvement in measure development.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of consumer needs and perspectives on functional assessment.
  • Comparison of consumer priorities with existing functional status measures.

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    • Main Results:

    • Most functional status measures focus on impairments and limitations, not environmental barriers.
    • Consumers prioritize community independence and environmental accessibility.
    • A gap exists between consumer needs and current assessment tool design.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional status measures must incorporate environmental factors to be truly relevant.
    • Direct consumer involvement in developing and applying measures is crucial.
    • Improved measures impact eligibility, payment, quality assurance, and discharge planning.