Table 4. Two Hypothetical Examples of the Probability of Needing Referral for Community-Based OT Based on the IADL Model of Referral Protocol.
| Variable | Client 1 | Client 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 91 | 61 |
| Gender | M | F |
| Stroke | Yes | No |
| Dementia | No | No |
| Psych Disorder | Yes | No |
| Lawton scale | 6 | 7 |
| SPMSQ | 9 | 9 |
| Behavioral / Emotional problems | No | No |
| Fear of falling | Yes | Yes |
| Limited ROM | No | No |
| Estimated risk score of Needing Referral for OTa | 1.0500 | −1.5200 |
| Estimated Probability of Needing Referral for OTa | 0.7408 | 0.1795 |
OT: occupational therapy; IADL: instrumental activities of daily living; SPMSQ: Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire, range: 0–10; ROM: range of motion.
a The calculations were based on the variable values and the equations listed in the text.