Objectives: The purpose of this study was to understand the current beliefs of therapists in
Australia, and the strategies they use to address the issues of credibility, reliability …

The literature has focused predominantly on functional capacity evaluations and related
clinic-based assessments, however, there is little that examines workplace-based …

The attributes of work-related assessments have been found to differ between types of
assessment. This suggests that there may also be strategies that are more appropriately …

This study was carried out to explore the current usage of standardised assessments and
outcome measures by occupational therapists working with adults with physical disabilities …

Objectives: This study evaluated the implementation of recommendations from a prior review
of functional capacity evaluation practice in a regionalised rehabilitation service. The …

This paper explores therapists' perceptions about issues of validity, reliability and usefulness
of assessment tools. It draws on the findings of a qualitative inquiry that was designed to …

In order for clinicians to select and conduct work-related assessments that demonstrate 'best
practice', it is necessary to identify assessments that are considered 'excellent'. Objectives …

Assessment is a key component of the occupational therapy intervention process.
Standardized assessments provide objectivity to this process. It is important that, in addition …

Occupational therapists are prolific creators and users of assessments. However, many of us
accept an 'assessment'form at face value without really considering the reliability or validity …

Introduction Measures of participation restrictions in daily life occupations are not typically
used and may aid discharge planning and demonstrate the impact of occupational therapy …