Rasch Analysis of the Assessment of Quality of Activities (A-QOA), an Observational Tool for Clients With Dementia.
Importance: The Assessment of Quality of Activities (A-QOA) is an observation-based tool for assessing the strength of engagement in an activity by the person performing it in a natural context. By quantifying the quality of engagement, the A-QOA can help occupational therapy practitioners be better...
| Publicado en: | American Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 75; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10 |
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American Occupational Therapy Association
Jan/Feb2021
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