The QCS Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument is widely used as the
framework for providing activity-based care for people with cognitive
impairments, including dementia. The Instrument was recommended for
daily living skills training and activity planning in the National
Institute for Clinical Excellence Clinical Guidelines for Dementia (NICE
2006). It is an essential resource for any practitioner or carer wanting
to provide fulfilling occupation for clients with cognitive impairments.
This fifth edition of The QCS Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for
Occupational Profiling retains the checklists and plans helpful in
matching user's abilities with personal care and leisure activities and
includes a new chapter co-written by Professor Lesley Collier on the
revised 'PAL Engagement Measure' describing its use and validity.
Including access to a digital version of the PAL instrument, it is an
essential resource for any practitioner or carer wanting to provide
fulfilling and meaningful occupation for clients with cognitive
impairments.