The development the reliability of Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Evaluation Index (OT FCE Index) a Screening tool in Musculoskeletal conditions

Dr. Parag R. Adsule; Dr. Amitabh Dwivedi

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

The development the reliability of Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Evaluation Index (OT FCE Index) a Screening tool in Musculoskeletal conditions

Dr. Parag R. Adsule, Dr. Amitabh Dwivedi

Abstract :

Objectives: The development the reliability of Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Evaluation Index (OT FCE Index) a Screening tool in Musculoskeletal conditions Methods: There is a need for comprehensive evaluation of diverse aspects of physical demands in people with different occupation and with different Musculoskeletal conditions. To develop a comprehensive assessment scale to evaluate physical demands in different occupations among patient with fractures and to assess its reliability. To establish the construct validity of OT FCE Index, 104 patients with fractures was compå on different levels of occupation, use of limbs, occupational demands and types of works. To establish test–retest reliability 30 respondents were reassessed after two weeks Result: The instrument was found to have good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha =0 .95). The test–retest reliability (intra–class correlation coefficient = 0.96, p < 0.001) were found to be good. Conclusion: OT FCE Index seems to be a promising and reliable tool to assess the physical demands of patient with fractures with relation to their occupation. It may contribute significantly to a comprehensive guide for intervention in rehabilitation programs