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All five data element sets performed well, with some variation

• In terms of feasibility, missing data were very low for all five tested data element sets, but there was variability in time to complete, with the Continence Chart Review taking the longest.
• Interrater reliability varied quite a bit across these five data element sets. The low rates of occurrence for many of the chart review data elements precluded calculation of kappas. The interrater reliability as represented by percent agreement was also somewhat variable, but the majority of these values were above 80 percent, reflecting acceptable agreement.
• Evaluation of different look-back periods (Admission [Day 1] and Days 3, 5, 7; Discharge Day and Discharge Day minus 2) for the chart review data elements (Continence, Nutritional Approaches, Special Treatments) revealed that most data elements, if present, were noted on the first assessment day. That is, very little additional information was gained by extending the assessment window.
• These data elements showed high stability from admission to discharge, with most patients/residents demonstrating no change.
• Assessors found all five data elements to be at least moderately clinical useful, although they noted some concerns about implementation challenges related to data collection.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contracted with the RAND Corporation to evaluate candidate standardized patient assessment data elements (SPADEs) in a national field test titled the National Beta Test. The National Beta Test was conducted to evaluate the performance of candidate SPADEs in the clinical categories of (1) cognitive function and mental status; (2) special services, treatments, and interventions; (3) medical conditions and comorbidities; (4) impairments; and (5) other categories, for use in four post-acute care (PAC) settings: home health agencies, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term care hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.

This is Volume 6 of the final report on the National Beta Test. It describes the identification and testing of candidate SPADEs in the clinical categories of (1) impairments and (2) special services, treatments, and interventions (SSTIs). This volume provides results and significance tests on the feasibility, reliability, validity, stability and change over time, and sensitivity to national representativeness of the candidate SPADEs. Impairments data elements included (1) Hearing and Vision and (2) Bladder and Bowel Continence (both patient interview and chart review). SSTI data elements included (1) Nutritional Approaches and (2) Special Treatments. All five data element sets performed fairly well, showing feasibility, acceptable reliability, and moderate support from assessors.

• Chapter One

  Introduction

• Chapter Two

  Standardized Assessment of Impairments and Special Services, Treatments, and Interventions in Post-Acute Care

• Chapter Three

  Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Vision

• Chapter Four

  Impairments: Continence Interview

• Chapter Five

  Impairments: Continence Chart Review

• Chapter Six

  Nutritional Approaches

• Chapter Seven

  Special Treatments

• Chapter Eight

  Conclusion

• Appendix

  Supplementary Tables