Analysis

The Participation Scale was developed to assess the extent to which individual disabilities or limitations affect the ability to participate in daily and social life activities. The scale focuses on three key areas: Social Participation, Functional Participation, and Participation in School or Work Activities.

Objective

The primary objective of the P-Scale is to provide a detailed picture of an individual’s participation in various aspects of life, thereby aiding in the design of intervention and support strategies.

Scoring

The P-Scale includes 18 questions related to various aspects of daily life participation. Each question is rated based on the frequency or severity of the limitations experienced by the individual, using a Likert scale, typically ranging from 0 to 4. The total score is obtained by summing the scores for all questions. Higher total scores indicate greater limitations in participation.

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