Which type of outcome describes the patient's execution of physical tasks?

Which type of outcome describes the patient's execution of physical tasks?

• A. Psychomotor outcomes
• B. Affective outcomes
• C. Clinical outcomes
• D. Functional outcomes

Answer: (A)

Execution of physical tasks is about motor performance and coordination. Psychomotor outcomes specifically measure how well a patient can perform movement-based tasks—gait, balance, dexterity, and the speed and accuracy of movements. These outcomes capture the actual execution of physical actions, distinct from how a patient feels about care (affective), the disease status or symptoms (clinical), or the ability to perform daily activities (functional). So the best choice describes psychomotor outcomes.

Execution of physical tasks is about motor performance and coordination. Psychomotor outcomes specifically measure how well a patient can perform movement-based tasks—gait, balance, dexterity, and the speed and accuracy of movements. These outcomes capture the actual execution of physical actions, distinct from how a patient feels about care (affective), the disease status or symptoms (clinical), or the ability to perform daily activities (functional). So the best choice describes psychomotor outcomes.