The issue is: The state of measurement in sensory integration. Editorial Article uri icon

abstract

  • This article presents the current state of measurement in the area of sensory integration within the field ofoccupational therapy in three areas: (1) phenotypic characterization, (2) intervention adherence and dosage,and (3) outcome measurement. The need for additional measurement tools in all three areas is addressed. Inregard to outcome measurement of occupational therapy using sensory integration, the use of both qualitativeand quantitative methods to obtain outcome data is recommended. Further, a strategy is recommended forobtaining outcome data from direct report from the child or other stakeholder.

publication date

  • January 1, 2014