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Validity and reliability of the Occupational Experience Profile
Karen E Atler1, Anne G Fisher1
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
|January 17, 2022
Summary
The Occupational Experience Profile (OEP) shows preliminary validity and reliability for assessing pleasure, productivity, restoration, and social connection in occupational performance. Further research is recommended for broader application.
Area of Science:
- Psychometric evaluation
- Occupational therapy research
- Measurement in health sciences
Background:
- A new tool, the Occupational Experience Profile (OEP), was developed to assess key aspects of occupational performance.
- The OEP measures experiences of pleasure, productivity, restoration, and social connection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties, specifically validity and reliability, of the OEP.
- To assess the four scales of the OEP: Pleasure, Productivity, Restoration, and Social Connection.
Main Methods:
- Fifty-eight occupational therapy students completed three OEPs.
- Many-faceted Rasch analyses were used to examine scale structure, dimensionality, and reliability.
- Pearson correlations assessed relationships among the four OEP scales.
Main Results:
- All four OEP rating scales demonstrated effective functioning and unidimensionality.
- Items within each scale showed acceptable fit, indicating they measure a single construct.
- The scales measure distinct yet interrelated aspects of occupational experience.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary evidence supports the validity and reliability of the OEP scales.
- The OEP shows potential for use in occupational therapy practice and research.
- Further validation with larger, diverse samples is recommended.
Keywords:
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