Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals: Practice, Research and Development Contributor(s): Laver-Fawcett, Alison J. (Author), Cox, Diane L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1119633095 ISBN-13: 9781119633099 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $95.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Medical Assistants - Medical | Allied Health Services - Occupational Therapy |
Dewey: 610.737 |
LCCN: 2020051154 |
Physical Information: 480 pages |
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Publisher Description: Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals The revised and updated second edition of Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals offers an authoritative guide for allied health professionals and students. The authors, noted experts on the topic, explore the assessment process that encompasses the data collection methods, the evaluation process that determines the effectiveness of an intervention, and standardised and systematic outcome measurement procedures. The book discusses in detail the various methods of data collection (observation, interview, standardised testing) and the types of sources (self-report, proxy, observational) for collecting information. The main purposes of assessment (descriptive, evaluative, predictive, discriminative) are also presented. The book addresses the topics of standardization, levels of measurement, reliability, validity, and clinical usefulness. The text provides the information needed to select and perform assessment and outcomes measurement to inform goal setting, evaluate outcomes, and ensure that interventions are effective, efficient, and economical in order to provide quality services to clients and their carers. This important book:
Written for allied health students and professionals, Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals is the essential guide to assessing, measuring, and evaluating the impact and outcome of clinical practice and interventions. |