Assessment-Description

The Assessment of Life Habits (ALH-248) is a tool designed to assess the degree of autonomy and participation of individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions in their daily lives. The questionnaire consists of 248 questions covering different areas of daily life, such as personal care, social participation, work, leisure, and domestic activities.

Data Analysis and Usage

The ALH-248 is a valuable tool for clinicians and researchers as it provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the functionality and participation of individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions in everyday activities. The data collected from the ALH-248 is analyzed based on scales that determine the level of difficulty individuals face in their daily habits and their degree of autonomy or dependency.
Statistical analysis of the results can reveal critical insights into the quality of life and the need for adjustments or supportive interventions in various areas, such as personal relationships, work rehabilitation, or mobility.

Purpose

The primary goal of ALH-248 is to record the ability and performance of individuals with disabilities in key areas of daily life. By doing so, the tool helps in developing appropriate therapeutic or supportive strategies to improve the quality of life of these individuals. The ALH-248 focuses both on the evaluation of autonomy and the measurement of social participation, making it a versatile tool for understanding the individual’s needs.

Calibration

The calibration of ALH-248 is done using quantitative scales that assess the individual’s autonomy. The responses are scored on a scale from 0 to 9, where 0 indicates complete dependence and 9 indicates complete autonomy. The assessment results are used to create profiles that highlight areas of life where support is needed.

Bibliography

Noreau, L., Fougeyrollas, P., Vincent, C. (2002). Life Habits measure – general version (LIFE-H 3.0). Laval University Press.
Fougeyrollas, P., Noreau, L. (1997). Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H): Development and Application of a New Assessment Tool for Rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development.
Noreau, L., Desrosiers, J., Robichaud, L. (2004). Long-term care institutions and Life Habits assessment in elderly people. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research.