Assessment in Recreational Therapy (AMRT)

The process of assigning numbers to represent the degree or intensity of a specific concept, trait, or attribute being measured.

The foundational element of all research, providing a systematic way to gather data and understand the relationship between different variables.

The process of defining a concept or construct in a way that can be measured. It translates a broad, abstract idea into something concrete and measurable.

A type of measurement where categories are distinct but have no inherent order or ranking. Examples include gender, race, or material status.

A measurement level where categories are ranked in a specific order, but the distance between each category is unknown. Think of rankings like 'first place', 'second place,' but the actual difference between each position is not defined.

A measurement level where categories are ordered, and the difference between each category is equal. This allows for meaningful comparisons. Examples include age (years) or temperature (degrees Celsius).

The highest level of measurement that includes all the characteristics of interval measurement, but also has a true zero point. This allows for calculation of ratios and meaningful comparisons across observations.

A type of clinical reasoning where therapists draw on their experience, knowledge, and skills to make informed judgments about clients' needs and interventions.

A systematic process that aims to gather, analyze, and report information about clients. It helps us understand their needs, track progress, and guide our interventions.

A specific activity that is designed to improve a client's skills or well-being, and its progress can be measured.

Activities that are enjoyable and engaging, but do not have a specific therapeutic goal. They are not measured for progress.

A documented record that shows the client's health status, progress throughout therapy, and any changes in treatment plans.

A 27-item questionnaire used to measure the level of community participation of individuals with spinal cord injuries. It considers factors like physical independence, social integration, and economic self-sufficiency.

The early use of assessment in RT mainly focused on how patients were adapting to hospitalization, particularly in military hospitals during the 1950s.

The shift in focus from just coping to training professional RTs and setting standards for the field, with the development of a few initial assessment tools.

The first standardized test for RT, developed by Mundy in the 1960s. It was intended for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure.

The consistency and dependability of a test's results.

A weaker form of validity that assesses if a test appears to measure what it is supposed to, based on a superficial judgment.

A stronger form of validity used for questionnaires, ensuring that the questions are relevant and cover all aspects of the intended measure.

A strong form of validity that confirms if a test aligns with theoretical constructs or underlying concepts.

A type of construct validity where two similar traits are measured, and their scores are highly correlated.

A type of construct validity where two different traits are measured, and their scores are weakly correlated.

The ability of an instrument to detect changes over time.

Consistency of scores within a single assessment, like comparing the first half of a test to the second half, or odd-numbered questions to even-numbered questions.

The consistency of scores across different administrators. It's crucial for behavioral observations and ratings. Agreements less than 50% are poor, while 80% or higher indicate good reliability.

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health provides a universal framework for describing health and functioning, fostering common language and comparable data across different areas.

The minimal level of participation required to be considered acceptable.

Enacted rules and regulations that are enforced.

Consistently re-evaluating a client's progress and needs over time.

A snapshot of a client's current status at a specific point in time.

Assessing a client's progress and needs over an extended period, tracking changes and patterns.