The purpose of an occupational therapy student being placed within the home modification and assistive technology departments was to address the need regarding follow-up about the effectiveness of services and how products impact clients' function. Outcome questionnaires were created to fill this gap in services. Separate questionnaires were created for each department due to their distinct needs. Questionnaires were based on research, previous outcome measures, and needs identified by Easterseals Crossroads. Data from the home modification outcome questionnaire is collected in person at assessment and inspection as well as over the phone at three, six, and twelve months after discharge. Data from the assistive technology outcome questionnaire is collected over the phone at three, six, and twelve months after discharge. Both questionnaires aim to provide information about staff development, use and effectiveness of products, as well as client safety and independence. Leadership skills to work within a multi- disciplinary team and ability to advocate for and educate about occupational therapy were imperative while creating the outcome questionnaires for Easterseals Crossroads.

Creator

• Jones, Fiona

Contributors

• McGann, Taylor

Publisher

• University of Indianapolis

Language

• en

Identifier

• Jones.Fiona.pdf

Keyword

• Health Sciences

• Occupational Therapy

• Outcome questionnaire

• home modifications

• assistive technology

Date created

• 2018-05

Rights statement

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/