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The Self-Assessment of Role-Performance and Activities of Daily Living Abilities (SARA™): Development and Clinical
Sarah L Watkins1, Peggy A Lounsbury2, Rita P Fleming-Castaldy3
1a 1 Physical Therapy, Regional Therapy Center of Saratoga Hospital , Saratoga Springs, NY, USA.
Abstract:
This article describes the development and use of the Self-Assessment of Role-performance and activities of daily living Abilities (SARA™), a standardized client-centered index of functional abilities. Developed in four phases, this article describes the initial development, pilot testing and revision, examination of psychometric properties, and finalization. Pilot studies found the SARA™ to be reliable, valid, and responsive to change. The use of the SARA™ in clinical practice and for outcome monitoring promotes client-centered goal setting and client-valued rehabilitation. It is a viable alternative to deficit-focused measures. The SARA™ is a promising new tool that warrants increased utilization and further research.
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