Test–Retest Reliability and Internal Consistency of the Activity Card Sort–Australia (18-64). (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gustafsson, Louise; Hung, Inez Hui Min; Liddle, Jacki
• Is Part Of: OTJR. Volume 37:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 50
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: activities of daily living -- assessment -- instrumental activities of daily living -- psychometrics; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1177/1539449216681277
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1539-4492

Abstract

The Activity Card Sort (ACS) measures activity engagement levels. The Activity Card Sort–Australian version for adults aged 18 to 64 (ACS-Aus (18-64)) was recently developed, and psychometric properties have not yet been determined. This study was established to determine the test–retest reliability and internal consistency of the ACS-Aus (18-64) and describe activity engagement trends for healthy adults. Fifty-four adults aged 18 to 64 participated in this descriptive study. The ACS-Aus (18-64) demonstrated excellent test–retest reliability ( r = .92, p < .001) and acceptable internal consistency (α = .83). Adults aged 18 to 40 retained a lower percentage of activities than adults aged 41 to 64 for personal care, daily life, home maintenance activities ( t = −2.22, p = .03), and recreation and relaxation activities ( t = −2.38, p = .02). The ACS-Aus (18-64) may be used to explore the activity engagement patterns of community-dwelling Australian adults aged 18 to 64. Further research will determine validity for clinical populations.