Authors:

Wilson, B.A.

Reference:

Year of publication:

1991

CBU number:

2679

Abstract:

This paper discusses the role of theory in assessment for rehabilitation, and considers how theoretically driven assessments influence treatment. Psychometric, localisational, cognitive and behavioural approaches to assessment are described. A programme for a head injured patient's concentration and behaviour problems is presented to illustrate ways in which the above approaches are combined to enable planning, implementation and monitoring of treatment. A behavioural assessment enabled staff to define problems in terms of how they were manifested; to measure the extent of problem behaviours; and to operate and evaluate the treatment programme. Generalisation is discussed, and ways theory influenced the programme are summarised.