Research Methods: Key Concepts

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Which of the following best distinguishes between reliability and validity in the context of client assessment?

  • Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure, while validity refers to the accuracy of a measure. (correct)
  • Reliability concerns the speed of assessment administration, while validity concerns client satisfaction.
  • Reliability is about the practicality of an assessment, while validity is about its cost-effectiveness.
  • Reliability ensures the assessment measures what it is intended to, while validity ensures consistent results.

In the recreational therapy process, what is the primary purpose of the assessment phase?

  • To immediately implement therapeutic interventions.
  • To fulfill administrative reporting requirements only.
  • To provide a basis for meaningful recreational therapy interventions. (correct)
  • To evaluate the success of past interventions.

What does the acronym APIE stand for in recreational therapy documentation?

  • Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation (correct)
  • Analysis, Planning, Implementation, Examination
  • Application, Procedure, Implementation, Examination
  • Analysis, Prescription, Intervention, Examination

What is the role of 'empirical evidence' in evidence-based practice?

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Which of the following statements regarding goal setting within the APIE process is MOST accurate?

<p>Goals are broad statements established in the assessment phase, while objectives are the steps implemented during the planning phase. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of research, what does 'generalizability' refer to?

<p>The extent to which research findings apply to a wider population or range of situations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'rapport' primarily involve in a therapeutic relationship?

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Which of the following reflects a strength-based approach within the humanistic perspective?

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Which of the following is an example of empirical evidence?

<p>Crime statistics from a government database. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what is the main goal of Recreational Therapy (RT)?

<p>To help clients strive toward health promotion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the areas of assessment identified by NCTRC?

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Why is establishing a logical connection between the assessment and subsequent programs important?

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What does the humanistic perspective emphasize?

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Which statement aligns with prioritizing effective communication?

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Which of the following is considered a primary way to gather observable data during the assessment phase?

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Flashcards

Reliability

Consistency of a measure, producing similar results under the same conditions.

Validity

Accuracy of a measure; whether the results truly represent what they are supposed to measure.

Empirical Evidence

Information gathered through observation, experimentation, or measurement.

Evidence Based Practice

Clinical decision making that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient characteristics and preferences

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Observable Data

Information gathered through observation and interviews.

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Assessment

The initial step in APIE, examining the client's current state and needs.

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Rapport

Mutual respect and honest connection built with a client.

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Humanistic Perspective

Focuses on the whole person and their potential for growth.

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Positive Psychology

Focuses on the factors that contribute to human well-being and happiness.

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Health Promotion

Helping clients strive toward their highest state of well-being.

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Assessment (in RT)

The first phase in the RT process, providing the basis for meaningful interventions.

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Goals

Broad statements of intent.

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Objectives

The specific steps to reach a goal.

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Study Notes

  • Nctrc certification allows individuals to practice in therapeutic recreation.
  • Faith involves believing before seeing.
  • Hope is not an effective strategy.
  • APIE is an acronym: Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Reliability vs. Veritably

  • Reliability: consistency of results under the same conditions.
  • Veritably: truthfulness or factual accuracy.
  • Something can be reliable without being entirely truthful.

Reliability vs. Validity

  • Reliability: consistency of measurement.
  • Validity: accuracy of measurement.

Scientific Research

  • Galileo Galilei: a father of modern science, contributed to astronomy, physics, and mathematics.
  • He helped establish the scientific method.
  • He supported the heliocentric theory

Heliocentric Theory

  • States that the Sun is at the center of the universe, and planets revolve around it.

Empirical Evidence

  • Information gathered through observation, experimentation, or measurement.

Evidence Based Practice

  • When talking, use "I think" instead of "I feel."
  • Observable data = Empirical Evidence.
  • Two primary ways to get observable data in assessment: observation and interviews.

Assessment vs. Evaluation

  • Assessment: examining current state.
  • Evaluation: primarily occurs at the end.

Crime Statistics

  • Empirical evidence from secondary sources.

Sleep

  • Sleep is essential for health.

Logic

  • Logic is essential.
  • There must be a logical connection between assessment and programs.

Purposes and Uses of Client Assessment

  • Individual client information.
  • Initial baseline assessment for treatment planning/program placement.
  • Monitoring progress (formative evaluation).
  • Summarizing progress (summative evaluation).
  • Research to ascertain effective interventions for future clients.
  • Communication within and among disciplines.
  • Administrative requirements for reporting to external agencies (accountability).

What Assessments Should Measure

  • Functional ability.
  • Leisure attitudes and barriers.
  • Leisure activity skills.
  • Leisure interests and participation.

Generalizability

  • Indicates how useful study results are for a broader group of people or situations.

Rapport

  • A bond built on mutual respect and honesty.
  • Testing instruments are like questionnaires.
  • Nomenclature: a system of terms.

Humanistic Perspective

  • Psychological approach focusing on the whole person and their potential for growth.
  • Encompasses holistic views, growth potential, self-actualization, and strength-based approaches.

Positive Psychology

  • Focuses on factors contributing to human well-being and happiness.

Recreational Therapy

  • The main goal of RT is helping clients strive toward health promotion.
  • All persons have the right to achieve their highest state of well-being or optimal health.

Assessment in RT

  • The first phase in the RT process.
  • It provides the basis for meaningful RT interventions.

Areas of Assessment (NCTRC)

  • Sensory, Cognitive, Social, Physical, Affective, Leisure, Functional Skills

Logical Connection

  • The assessment and intervention are related by logic.

Goals

  • Goals are put into place in the assessment part of APIE
  • Broad base statement of intent

Objectives

  • Steps to reach the goals.
  • Objectives are established in the planning phase.

Keys to Persuasive Communication

  • Keep it simple.
  • Say it often.
  • Make it burn (passion).

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