Putting culture to the test: Considerations with standardized testing.

2001 ◽  
pp. 111-127
Author(s):  
Pamela A. Hays
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Testing

Interdisciplinary Therapy Assessments for the Older Adult

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Lynn Chatfield ◽  
Sandra Christos ◽  
Michael McGregor
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Evidenced Based ◽  
Changing Economy

In a changing economy and a changing industry, health care providers need to complete thorough, comprehensive, and efficient assessments that provide both an accurate depiction of the patient's deficits and a blueprint to the path of treatment for older adults. Through standardized testing and observations as well as the goals and evidenced-based treatment plans we have devised, health care providers can maximize outcomes and the functional levels of patients. In this article, we review an interdisciplinary assessment that involves speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy to work with older adults in health care settings. Using the approach, we will examine the benefits of collaboration between disciplines, an interdisciplinary screening process, and the importance of sharing information from comprehensive discipline-specific evaluations. We also will discuss the importance of having an understanding of the varied scopes of practice, the utilization of outcome measurement tools, and a patient-centered assessment approach to care.

Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Ballet-based Dance Technique Screening Instrument

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Shaw Bronner ◽  
Ivetta Lassey ◽  
Jessie R Lesar ◽  
Zachary G Shaver ◽  
Catherine Turner
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Screening Instrument ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Training Video ◽  
Dance Medicine

OBJECTIVES: To investigate intra- and inter-rater reliability of a ballet-based Dance Technique Screening Instrument used by physical therapists (PTs) and student PTs (SPTs) with prior dance medicine or dance experience. METHODS: Ten pre-professional dancers were video-recorded in the sagittal and frontal planes while performing four dance sequences: 1) second position grand plié; 2) développé à la seconde; 3) single-limb passé relevé balance; and 4) jumps in first position. Dance videos and electronic versions of the demographics and scoring forms were provided through a secure online survey to 28 PTs and SPTs who served as raters. Raters reviewed a training video prior to scoring the 10 dancers. Raters were asked to repeat their assessments 1–2 wks later. Intraclass correlations (ICC) were assessed for all-raters, PTs, and SPTs for total and sequence scores. RESULTS: Twenty-eight raters assessed the videos one time. Inter-rater reliability was ICC=0.98 (CI95=0.96–0.99) (all-raters), with PTs and SPTs displaying similar values (ICC=0.96 and 0.96, respectively). Eighteen raters (11 PTs, 7 SPTs) repeated the video analysis. Intra-rater reliability was ICC=0.78 (CI95=0.72–0.83) with PTs ICC=0.81 and SPTs ICC=0.70. CONCLUSIONS: Correlations were high for all-raters. SPTs were as reliable as PTs in inter-rater comparisons. PTs exhibited higher intra-rater reliability compared to SPTs. These results substantiate the reliability of a standardized testing instrument to conduct dance technique assessment. Validity of this instrument was demonstrated in a previous study which found dancers with better technique were less likely to sustain injury. The ability to identify technique deficits can guide preventative programs that may reduce injury risk. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.

Value of Standardized Testing in Surgical Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 679-691
Author(s):  
Amy Han ◽  
Judith French ◽  
Jeremy Lipman
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Surgical Training

scholarly journals Stress Begins in Kindergarten: A Look at Behavior During Standardized Testing

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela O. Fleege ◽  
Rosalind Charlesworth ◽  
Diane C. Burts ◽  
Craig H. Hart
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Testing

A Multi-Purpose Method for SMA Actuator Development

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Langbein ◽  
Alexander Czechowicz
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
Sma Actuators ◽  
Shape Memory Actuators ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Sma Actuator ◽  
Actual Shape

Shape memory alloys (SMA) are thermally activated smart materials. Due to their ability to change into a previously imprinted actual shape through the means of thermal activation, they are suitable as actuators for mechatronical systems. Despite of the advantages shape memory alloy actuators provide, these elements are only seldom integrated by engineers into mechatronical systems. Reasons are the complex characteristics, especially at different boundary conditions and the missing simulation- and design tools. Also the lack of knowledge and empirical data are a reason why development projects with shape memory actuators often lead to failures. Therefore, a need of developing methods, standardized testing of empirical properties and computer aided simulation tools is motivated. While computer-aided approaches have been discussed in further papers, as well as standardization potentials of SMA actuators, this paper focuses on a developing method for SMA actuators. The main part of the publication presents the logical steps which have to be passed, in order to develop an SMA actuator, considering several options like mechanical, thermal, and electrical options. As a result of the research work, the paper proves this method by one example in the field of SMA-valve technology.

Mechanical Properties of Injection Molded Rubber Testing Samples

2015 ◽  
Vol 752-753 ◽  
pp. 308-311
Author(s):  
Adam Skrobak ◽  
Michal Stanek ◽  
David Manas ◽  
Martin Ovsik ◽  
Vojtech Senkerik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Testing Sample ◽  
Synthetic Rubber ◽  
Injection Molded

The aim of this article is to demonstrate and asses to what extent there is an impact on the mechanical properties of a standardized testing sample made of rubber compound based on synthetic rubber EPDM and produced by injection molding in comparison with a sample produced by classic preparation (cutting off a compression molded plate) according to the standard ISO 23529.

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