{"title":"Diane L. Cox","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiane L. Cox's works delve into the intricate practices of health and wellness, with a particular focus on assessment and outcome measurement within allied health professions. Her writing offers clear guidance grounded in practical application, essential for both students and practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of patient evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect detailed explorations of evaluation methods that support effective healthcare delivery, presented in a concise and accessible manner. Cox's contributions are invaluable for those committed to evidence-based practice and improving health outcomes through rigorous assessment techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"principles-of-assessment-and-outcome-measurement-for-allied-health-professionals-by-alison-j-laver-fawcett-9781119633099","title":"Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals\u003c\/em\u003e offers an authoritative guide for allied health professionals and students. The authors, noted experts on the topic, explore the assessment process that encompasses the data collection methods, the evaluation process that determines the effectiveness of an intervention, and standardised and systematic outcome measurement procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book discusses in detail the various methods of data collection (observation, interview, standardised testing) and the types of sources (self-report, proxy, observational) for collecting information. The main purposes of assessment (descriptive, evaluative, predictive, discriminative) are also presented. The text covers standardization, levels of measurement, reliability, validity, and clinical usefulness. It provides the information needed to select and perform assessment and outcomes measurement to inform goal setting, evaluate outcomes, and ensure that interventions are effective, efficient, and economical in order to provide quality services to clients and their carers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis important book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers information on assessment and measurement in practice, research, and service evaluation and improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplores how to develop and evaluate assessments and outcome measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffers an international perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the criteria for choosing a particular assessment approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInforms the critical appraisal of the evidence underpinning standardised assessments and measures, and selecting the best tools for practice or research\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes updated and additional case studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides worksheets and additional illustrations to enhance understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for allied health students and professionals, \u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals\u003c\/em\u003e is the essential guide to assessing, measuring, and evaluating the impact and outcome of clinical practice and interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427443884268,"sku":"9781119633099","price":188.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119633099.jpg?v=1774767608"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/diane-l-cox.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}