Review of instrument development and testing studies for children and youth

Claudia List Hilton, Sophie E. Goloff, Ofra Altaras, Naomi Josman

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Abstract

We reviewed 12 articles from 2012 that addressed development and testing of instruments for children and youths and American Journal of Occupational Therapy articles from 2009-2013 that addressed 11 activity and participation instruments to determine how well this group of instruments facilitates the generation of evidence sufficient to support practice in accordance with the Centennial Vision. We observed an increase in the number of instrument development and testing studies and in higher level studies and larger cohorts; funding was provided for almost half of the studies, and attention was given to use of blind testing and transition to adult-age assessments. Further development of performance-based activity and participation instruments; instruments that examine biomedical molecular-cellular, biomedical, and environmental mechanisms; and intervention fidelity measures and increased use of blind testing are necessary for occupational therapy to meet the Centennial Vision.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e30-e54
JournalAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume67
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Occupational Therapy

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