Assessment of Motor Process Skills (AMPS) Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of AMPS?

Evaluates quality of performance in ADLs and IADLs and documents effectiveness of intervention/research.

What type(s) of assessment is the AMPS?

Evaluative (correct)

Narrative

Performance-based (correct)

Observational (correct)

What are some features of the AMPS?

Standardized ADL performance analysis, sensitive assessment, specific to OT, culturally relevant, applicable for various age ranges and conditions.

How is the AMPS standardized?

Highly standardized, internationally recognized, with over 125 items standardized on a large sample of people ages 2-100. Signup and view all the answers

What populations can benefit from AMPS?

Ages 2+, any diagnosis/disability, well individuals, anyone experiencing challenges in performance. Signup and view all the answers

Who is qualified to administer the AMPS?

Only occupational therapists (OTs) who have received training. Signup and view all the answers

What are the pragmatics for AMPS?

Time: 30-40 minutes, cost: training, settings: clinic/home, materials: ADL/IADL items, notes, and score sheet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the administration process of AMPS?

Includes interview, selecting tasks, client agreement on conditions, performing tasks, and OT observation and rating. Signup and view all the answers

What does the AMPS measure?

Effort, efficiency, safety, and independence in tasks. Signup and view all the answers

How is AMPS referenced?

Criterion and norm referenced. Signup and view all the answers

What are some psychometric properties of AMPS?

Adequate test-retest reliability, high intrarater reliability, good validity for clients 16 and older. Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of AMPS?

Good for intervention planning, client-centered, occupation-based, culturally relevant, strong psychometrics. Signup and view all the answers

What are the disadvantages of AMPS?

Training required, expensive, difficulty getting calibrated due to lack of time and support, limited to ADLs and IADLs. Signup and view all the answers

What theories are associated with AMPS?

PEOP, MOHO, developmental, EHP. Signup and view all the answers

What additional information does AMPS provide that isn't formally assessed?

Cognition, vision, temperament, environment, social skills, language, routines/habits. Signup and view all the answers

Would you use AMPS to develop the occupational profile or analyze occupational performance?

Both. Signup and view all the answers

If AMPS is the only assessment administered, what would still be missing?

Cognitive assessment, assessment for other occupations, occupational profile, bottom-up assessment, and environment. Signup and view all the answers

What types of clinical reasoning are involved in AMPS?

Interactive, narrative, pragmatic, scientific/diagnostic, procedural. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose of AMPS

Evaluates quality of performance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Utilized to document intervention effectiveness and facilitate research insights.

Types of Assessment

Performance-based and observational evaluation method.
Classifies as evaluative in nature.

Features of the AMPS

Standardized analysis of ADL performance assesses underlying skills affecting performance.
Sensitivity to quality ratings allows for nuanced performance evaluation.
Specifically designed to meet the needs of occupational therapy (OT).
Culturally relevant for application across diverse populations.
Applicable across an extensive age range and various conditions.

Standardization of AMPS

Highly standardized and internationally recognized.
Comprises over 125 assessment items.
Normed on a large demographic sample ranging from ages 2 to 100.

Populations for AMPS

Designed for individuals aged 2 and older.
Suitable for any diagnosis or disability, including well individuals encountering performance challenges.
Inappropriate for clients unwilling to engage in ADLs or those confined to bed.

Qualifications for AMPS

Administered exclusively by trained occupational therapists (OTs).
Requires specific training and submission of 10 video assessments for calibration and validity.

Pragmatics for AMPS

Time required for assessment: 30-40 minutes.
Training incurs a financial cost.
Can be conducted in clinical or home settings, utilizing ADL/IADL items, notes, and score sheets.
Tasks and conditions are collaboratively agreed upon by OT and client.

Administration of AMPS

Begins with an interview followed by the selection of 4-5 tasks that are familiar and meaningful to the client.
Client chooses 2 tasks to perform under agreed conditions.
OT observes and rates the performance adhering to specific guidelines.

AMPS Scores and Scales

Assesses effort, efficiency, safety, and independence in performance.
Includes 16 motor and 20 process performance metrics.
Utilizes a 1-4 scoring scale, where higher scores indicate better performance.
Input data into a computer for final scoring and interpretation.

AMPS Referencing

Assessment is criterion and norm-referenced for comprehensive evaluation.

AMPS Psychometrics

Adequate test-retest and high intrarater reliability.
Good validity demonstrated in clients aged 16 and older; limited studies on children.

Advantages of AMPS

Facilitates intervention planning while being client-centered and occupation-based.
Culturally and age-relevant assessment.
Strong criteria and norm reference support effective evaluation.
Recognized for robust psychometric properties and applicable in various settings.

Disadvantages of AMPS

Requires extensive training, which can be costly and time-intensive.
Calibration poses potential challenges due to time and support constraints.
Limited to assessing ADLs and IADLs only.

Theories for AMPS

Underpinned by various theoretical frameworks including Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP), Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), developmental theories, and Ecology of Human Performance (EHP).

Additional Information from AMPS

Provides insight into unassessed domains such as cognition, vision, temperament, environment, social skills, language, and routines/habits.

Occupational Profile and Performance Analysis

Utilized effectively for both developing an occupational profile and analyzing occupational performance.

Missing Elements When Using AMPS Alone

Cognitive assessments and evaluations for other occupational areas are necessary.
Pairing with assessments for occupational profiles, bottom-up assessments, and environmental evaluations is beneficial.

Clinical Reasoning in AMPS

Involves interactive, narrative, pragmatic, scientific/diagnostic, and procedural reasoning strategies.

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Discover the essential aspects of the Assessment of Motor Process Skills (AMPS) with these flashcards. Learn about its purpose, types of assessment, and key features. Perfect for students and professionals seeking to understand this vital tool in occupational therapy.