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Measurement in occupational therapy

B R Hasselkus, M J Safrit

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |August 1, 1976
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    Occupational therapists need to apply measurement theory principles to create valid and reliable assessment tools. This ensures client function data is scientifically valuable and supports evidence-based practice.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational therapy
    • Measurement theory
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • Many occupational therapy assessment tools lack established validity and reliability.
    • Measurement theory principles are often overlooked in assessment development.
    • This gap impacts the scientific value of client functional data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present fundamental measurement theory relevant to occupational therapy.
    • To outline procedures for estimating assessment validity and reliability.
    • To emphasize specific considerations for measuring motor behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of basic measurement theory principles.
    • Explanation of validity and reliability estimation techniques.
    • Discussion of application within occupational therapy practice.

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    Main Results:

    • Understanding measurement principles allows for the development of robust assessment tools.
    • Validated and reliable assessments yield higher quality, scientifically meaningful data.
    • Specific guidance is provided for occupational therapy measurement contexts.

    Conclusions:

    • Applying measurement theory is crucial for occupational therapists.
    • This leads to the creation of valid, reliable assessment scales.
    • Improved assessments enhance the scientific rigor of occupational therapy research and practice.