Investigation of the validity and reliability of the Mongolian version of the Model of Human Occupation Screening tool

Abstract

Background: The model of human occupation screening tool (MOHOST) is an internationally recognized form of assessment that documents outcomes and plans of occupational therapy while maintaining a unique occupational therapy perspective. The MOHOST assesses work participation regardless of a person’s diagnosis, symptoms, or treatment setting, and is a simple assessment sheet that can be understood by the rehabilitation team. The current study is the first to investigate the validity and reliability of the Mongolian version of this assessment in the field of occupational therapy in Mongolia. Aim: To investigate the validity and reliability of the Mongolian version of the model of human occupation screening tool. Materials and Methods: The validity and reliability of the version MOHOST-M were evaluated by Rasch analysis and Cohen’s Kappa, respectively using R 4.3.2. Results: In the Rasch analysis used to evaluate the validity of the version MOHOST-M, InMnSq ranged between 0.97 and 1.03, and z-score was between 0.1 and 0.19 whilst p-value ranged from 0.87 to 0.99. Cohen’s Kappa performed to assess the reliability of the version MOHOST-M ranged from 0.72 to 1. The highest value of Cohen’s Kappa (1.00) was found in non-verbal communication and conversation. Conclusion: The findings from the present study suggest that the version MOHOST-M has a good validity and reliability to assess occupational participation.