The Role Checklist V2: QP: Establishment of Reliability and Validation of Electronic Administration

• Published in: The British journal of occupational therapy 2014-02, Vol.77 (2), p.96-102
• Main Authors: Scott, Patricia Jane, McFadden, Rachel, Yates, Kristen, Baker, Sarah, McSoley, Sara
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Health aspects; Occupational therapists; Occupational therapy; Powers and duties; Practice; Quality of life
• ISSN: 0308-0226; 1477-6006
• DOI: 10.4276/030802214X13916969447272

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to establish reliability of the Role Checklist Version 2: Quality of Performance (Role Checklist V2: QP) and verify the internal consistency between paper and electronic administration. This revised Role Checklist includes a Part 3, which prompts clients to rank the quality of their current performance in occupational roles, thus adding an ‘insider view’, to complete the picture of clients' occupational role participation. Method: One hundred participants completed the Role Checklist V2: QP by paper and electronic means in a test—retest design. Findings: Estimates of kappa, weighted kappa, and Cronbach's alpha were used to measure the reliability of the Role Checklist V2: QP. For Part 1, kappa values for individual roles ranged from 0.53 to 0.95. Cronbach's alpha values representing percent agreement for Parts 2 and 3 showed a significant level of agreement between paper and electronic administrations. Values for Part 2 and 3 showed almost perfect agreement of 0.88 to 1.0. Conclusion: Kappa and Cronbach's alpha values indicate the Role Checklist V2: QP is a reliable instrument and can be administered confidently via either electronic means or paper and pencil to gather information about clients' role incumbency, role value, and satisfaction with role performance.