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Citation Wright, J. (2000). The Disability Rating Scale. The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury. http://www.tbims.org/ combi/drs ( accessed
).*
*Note: This citation is for the COMBI web material. Mr. Wright is not the scale author for the DRS.
DRS Training & Testing
I. DRS Training Protocol
The following materials should be used in training to rate the DRS:
(Reccomended) DRS video training tape--a ten minute tape illustrating how to rate using the DRS (cost is $20; check made out to MSC-TBI Grant, for more information please email arshad.ali@hhs.sccgov.org). Alternatively, you can also download a PowerPoint show used as a DRS inservice (92K)
If you are a trainer, and are using the materials offline:
arrange to have the videotape viewed by the appropriate identified disciplines/individuals who do ratings or review the PowerPoint inservice
copy and distribute the training materials to raters
notify raters of deadlines to return ratings and follow up if ratings not returned
distribute correct answers to raters after collecting all the completed ratings
identify and train new staff as needed
Remember, the answer sheet is distributed after ratings are completed. It is recommended that raters compare their ratings with the "correct" answers as soon as possible after completing the ratings, to maximize learning. Group discussion with other raters is optimum.
Testing materials are similar in format to the training materials. Correct answers are not available to raters for testing materials, unlike training materials. If you decide you need testing in addition to training, please return the completed ratings to SCVMC for scoring. We will send you a report on performance. If needed, remedial materials will be provided (if the rater does not reach 80% accuracy). Testing materials are available online.
If you are a trainer, and are using the materials offline:
copy and distribute the testing materials to the appropriate identified disciplines/individuals who do ratings
copy completed ratings (or fax and keep original)
send/fax copies of completed ratings to:
Mr. Arshad Ali Rehabilitation Research Center Santa Clara Valley Medical Center 751 South Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 885-3285 FAX (408) 793-6434 arshad.ali@hhs.sccgov.org