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The following checklist is intended to provide a methodological and practical framework that guides clinicians in selecting appropriate outcome measures for their patients. [1][2]
Why Am I Using the Outcome Measure?[edit | edit source]
- Identifying the impact of a disorder on an individual?
- Establishing a baseline measure from which to monitor changes over time?
- Evaluating the impact of an intervention?
- Evaluating the needs of those attending a service?
What Am I Aiming to Measure?[edit | edit source]
- Impairments of body structure and function?
- Activity limitations?
- Participation restrictions?
- Quality of life?
Have the Psychometric Properties of this Tool Been Measured in a Population Similar to Mine?[edit | edit source]
- Do the study samples have the same condition?
- Is the study sample similar in disease severity?
- Is the study sample similar in disease-specific factors?
Has the Outcome Measure been Studied and Reported Appropriately?[edit | edit source]
- Is the purpose of the study clearly defined and focused on examining one or more measurement properties?
- Is the instrument adequately described and there is a standardised protocol for administration and scoring?
- Have the examiners / testers been appropriately trained?
- Were the data collected on an appropriate and adequate sample?
Is the Outcome Measure Reliable?[edit | edit source]
- Do I know the rate of error detected with scores?
- Do I know the minimum detectable change?
- Does the measure capture clinical change?
Is the Outcome Measure Valid?[edit | edit source]
- Does it measure what I want it to measure?
- Does the measure make intrinsic sense? (face validity)
- Does the measure sample the content / domain adequately? (content validity)
- Is there evidence of comparison to other measures or samples? (construct validity)
Is the Outcome Measure Responsive to Change?[edit | edit source]
- Is there a known minimum clinically important difference?
Financial Considerations[edit | edit source]
- What is the cost of this test?
- Is a licence required?
- Is equipment required?
Therapist Implementation[edit | edit source]
- Is the measure easy for a clinician to conduct?
- Is special training required/available?
- Are there clear standardised instructions on how to carry out and score the measure?
- How long does it take to carry out the measure?
- How long does it take to record results?
Resources[edit | edit source]
- Is special equipment or are special forms required?
- Is space sufficient for this measure to be carried out?
Client[edit | edit source]
- How much time does it take for the person to complete?
- Is the task difficult?
- Is privacy required?
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM)[edit | edit source]
- Is face-to-face contact required or can this measure be completed in the waiting room?
- Does the questionnaire cover sensitive personal issues?
- Is there a specific reading level required?
- Is the measure available in other languages?
Resources[edit | edit source]
COSMIN - Improving the selection of outcome measure instruments in research and clinical practice.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Iansek R, & Morris ME (Eds.) (2013). Rehabilitation in movement disorders. Cambridge University Press.
- ↑ Jerosch-Herold C. An Evidence-Based Approach to Choosing Outcome Measures: A Checklist for the Critical Appraisal of Validity, Reliability and Responsiveness Studies. Br J Occup Ther 2005; 68(8):347-53. ↑