Gathers data about a person's interest patterns and characteristics

Authors: Matsutsuyu, J. revised by Rogers, J., Weinstein J., Firone, J.  Age-Range: 13 years plus

(Appears to be out of print? Quite old)

Evaluate the ability to live independently & safely in the community

Authors: McGourty, L. K.,  Age-Range: Adults

"Determine ability to function in 17 basic living skills in five areas: self-care, safety and health, money management, transportation and telephone, and work and leisure. Can be used in many settings and with many populations, including with elderly in nursing facilities, inpatient units, and outpatient settings; in acute care units in hospitals; for people with brain injuries; and with adolescents in training programs" NB: Now 3rd Edition

Measures a client's level of satisfaction in leisure activities

Authors: Beard, J. G., Ragheb, M. G.  Age-Range: All Ages

To select specific play/leisure activities with which to engage an older adult by assessing the client's interest and participation in play and leisure activities

Authors: Henry, A. D.  Age-Range: Older Adults

To select specific play/leisure activities with which to engage an adult by assessing the client's interest and participation in play and leisure activities

Authors: Henry, A. D.  Age-Range: Adults

Measures outcomes in leisure/play activities

Authors: Kloseck, M., Crilly, R.  Age-Range: All Ages

"The LCM is a standardized instrument designed to measure outcomes in recreational therapy. It consists of eight subscales: leisure awareness, leisure attitude, leisure skills, cultural/social behaviors, interpersonal skills, community integration skills, social contact, and community participation. It works for both screening and full client evaluation. The LCM will: objectively measure change in client functioning over time; provide a basis for evidence-based decision making; guide client-centered goal setting and recreational therapy intervention; provide a mechanism for program evaluation; help ensure compliance with CARF, JCAHO, and CCHSA standards; and provide accountability data to funding sources, administrators, and inter-disciplinary teams. The LCM has been rigorously tested with demonstrated evidence of good validity, reliability, feasibility, and sensitivity to change. It has been found useful across a variety of settings, from rehabilitation to long-term care." See the site for more info