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Older Adults' Perceptions of the Built Environment and Associations with Frailty: A Feasibility and Acceptability
B Arakawa Martins1, H Barrie, J Dollard
1Beatriz Arakawa Martins, The Basil Hetzel Institute and University of Adelaide 37, Woodville Road, Woodville South SA 5011, Australia, + 61 08 8222 7676 beatriz.martins@adelaide.edu.au.
Abstract:
It is essential to evaluate frail older adults understanding and execution of survey tools to improve data quality and accurate representation in research. The study tested the feasibility and acceptability of a survey that assesses various measures of functional status in frail older people. The study evaluated: 1) recruitment rate; 2) time to complete questionnaires and difficulties encountered; and 3) acceptability by participants. Validated tools including: FRAIL Scale, EuroQoL 5D-5L, Charlson's Comorbidities Index, Baecke's Physical Activity Questionnaire, Life-Space Assessment, Katz and Lawton ADL and NEWS Walkability Scale were assessed. Twenty-five older patients (63% recruitment rate) of a post-acute restorative program (residential Transition Care Program) in Adelaide, South Australia were interviewed. Although not statistically different, time to complete the overall questionnaire differed between robust, pre-frail and frail participants. Overall, the survey was considered acceptable and feasible, with consideration with NEWS and Life-Space assessment regarding length, phrasing and layout.
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