Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS)
Background The Powered Mobility Device Autonomy Residential Screen (PoMoDARS) is a new tool to enable clinicians to screen resident capacity and performance skills for powered mobility device (PMD) use in residential aged care settings. The PoMoDARS is context specific, time efficient and promotes r...
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| author | Natalie C. Dickson Apeksha R. Gohil Carolyn A. Unsworth |
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| description | Background The Powered Mobility Device Autonomy Residential Screen (PoMoDARS) is a new tool to enable clinicians to screen resident capacity and performance skills for powered mobility device (PMD) use in residential aged care settings. The PoMoDARS is context specific, time efficient and promotes resident autonomy and safety.Aims To (i) undertake initial face and content validation of the PoMoDARS, and (ii) use the research findings to make any modifications.Methods A mixed-methods study design, underpinned by Classical Test Theory. Eight clinicians completed 20 PoMoDARS screens and provided both quantitative and qualitative feedback on item importance and ease of use within a formal interview.Results Initial face and content validity of the PoMoDARS were supported, with small modifications made to item descriptors and instructions.Conclusions The PoMoDARS has been developed for use in residential aged care settings to screen resident PMD use. While initial validation has been undertaken, further studies to determine the reliability of the tool and continue the validation process are required.Significance Older adults in residential aged care facilities benefit greatly from the autonomy gained through PMD use. The PoMoDARS promotes collaboration between occupational therapists, nurses, and the wider team to support residents and safe PMD use. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-24bc72e2ed5446599a9965cc8acfcbe32025-01-24T17:53:19ZengTaylor & Francis GroupScandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy1103-81281651-20142024-12-0131111210.1080/11038128.2023.2260834Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS)Natalie C. Dickson0Apeksha R. Gohil1Carolyn A. Unsworth2Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Churchill, AustraliaInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Churchill, AustraliaInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Churchill, AustraliaBackground The Powered Mobility Device Autonomy Residential Screen (PoMoDARS) is a new tool to enable clinicians to screen resident capacity and performance skills for powered mobility device (PMD) use in residential aged care settings. The PoMoDARS is context specific, time efficient and promotes resident autonomy and safety.Aims To (i) undertake initial face and content validation of the PoMoDARS, and (ii) use the research findings to make any modifications.Methods A mixed-methods study design, underpinned by Classical Test Theory. Eight clinicians completed 20 PoMoDARS screens and provided both quantitative and qualitative feedback on item importance and ease of use within a formal interview.Results Initial face and content validity of the PoMoDARS were supported, with small modifications made to item descriptors and instructions.Conclusions The PoMoDARS has been developed for use in residential aged care settings to screen resident PMD use. While initial validation has been undertaken, further studies to determine the reliability of the tool and continue the validation process are required.Significance Older adults in residential aged care facilities benefit greatly from the autonomy gained through PMD use. The PoMoDARS promotes collaboration between occupational therapists, nurses, and the wider team to support residents and safe PMD use.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/11038128.2023.2260834Aged carefacilitymotorised mobility scooternursing assessmentoccupational therapyolder adult |
| spellingShingle | Natalie C. Dickson Apeksha R. Gohil Carolyn A. Unsworth Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS) Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Aged care facility motorised mobility scooter nursing assessment occupational therapy older adult |
| title | Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS) |
| title_full | Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS) |
| title_fullStr | Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS) |
| title_short | Initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen (PoMoDARS) |
| title_sort | initial validation of the powered mobility device autonomy residential screen pomodars |
| topic | Aged care facility motorised mobility scooter nursing assessment occupational therapy older adult |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/11038128.2023.2260834 |
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