Abstract
The Practical Skills Test (PST) is a new assessment of individuals' knowledge of life skills. We evaluated the PST's reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change among a homeless population. Participants were 123 homeless persons in a longitudinal experimental study who were assessed before and after intervention with the PST, Allen Cognitive Level Screen-2000 (ACLS-2000), and Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES- R). The PST showed generally good internal consistency, no floor effects, and limited ceiling effects (
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 246-253 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | American Journal of Occupational Therapy |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Activities of daily living
- Homeless persons
- Life change events
- Outcome assessment (health care)
- Psychometrics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Occupational Therapy