AMPS
Pronunciation: AMPS (pronounced as individual letters)
Also written as: AMPS — Assessment of Motor and Process Skills
A standardized assessment that measures the quality of task performance through observation of motor and process skills during IADL tasks.
Full Definition
The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) is a standardized, cross-cultural assessment tool that measures the quality of occupational performance by observing a person perform chosen, familiar, and relevant instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) tasks. The AMPS evaluates 16 motor skills (posture, mobility, coordination, strength, effort) and 20 process skills (energy, knowledge, temporal organization, space and objects, adaptation) that underlie successful task performance. Scores are compared to international standards to determine if performance is typical for the person's age group. The AMPS requires specialized training and certification to administer and is used globally in clinical practice and research.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize AMPS. Requires trained and calibrated raters; note certification status when referencing.
In Context
- "AMPS results indicated motor skills were age-appropriate but process skills were significantly below expected levels." — Standardized assessment report
- "The research study used AMPS data to compare occupational performance across cultural groups." — Cross-cultural research methodology