Date Presented 04/06/19
The AMPS is a valid and reliable measure of occupational performance. However, use of this measure can be met with barriers. In this study, therapists with AMPS certification participated in a multimodal knowledge translation curriculum. Participants completed a pre- and postsurvey. Study results support use of a multimodal curriculum to assist with overcoming barriers and increasing utilization of the AMPS. This framework could be applied to other assessments for increased clinical use.
Primary Author and Speaker: Bridget Hahn
Additional Authors and Speakers: Piper Hansen
Contributing Authors: Anders Kottorp, Heidi Fischer
PURPOSE: The AMPS is a valid and reliable measure of occupational performance. However, use of this measure can be met with barriers, decreasing utilization in clinical practice. This study aimed to determine the impact of a multi modal curriculum founded in the knowledge to action framework on utilization of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) in a rehabilitation setting. The curriculum consisted of 2, 2-hour knowledge translation workshops, 2-weeks apart, focused on multi-modal knowledge translation strategies.
DESIGN: This study used a 1 group pretest and post test design with the intervention being, a multi modal curriculum based on the knowledge to action framework. Eligible participants were required to have AMPS calibration and work within the large rehabilitation center. Eight occupational therapists identified as such and 5 volunteered to participate in the multi modal curriculum.
METHOD: Participants completed a pre- and post-survey reporting current practice, barriers and facilitators to use of the AMPS. Eleven survey questions were derived from the previously validated Detriments of Implementation Behavior Questionnaire to further understand the impact of the intervention. Differences between the average scores were used to determine effect size per question.
RESULTS: Significant effects size (>.60) were found in 8 of 11 survey questions. Additionally, all participants noted an increase in AMPS utilization post-workshop. Participants decided to meet ongoing to sustain results.
CONCLUSIONS: Use of tailored knowledge translation strategies have the potential to assist with overcoming barriers and increasing utilization of the AMPS in clinical practice.
IMPACT STATEMENT: This framework for a a multi modal curriculum could be applied to other occupational therapy assessments introduced in practice to overcome barriers and for increase clinical use.
References
Fisher, A. & Jones, K. (2010). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Vol. 1: Development, Standardization and Administration Manual, 7th Ed Three Start Press Inc.
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