Older adults requiring support or nursing care
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Able to walk alone without walking aids. Able to understand the content of the questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who meet the Dohi-Anderson criteria for discontinuation of rehabilitation. Those with a diagnosis of dementia or strong suspicion of dementia (Mini-Mental State Examination score of 23 or less).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hospitalization, walking disability, fall | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical function: Short Physical Performance Battery, grip strength Psychological state: Geriatric depression scale 5 Quality of life: EuroQol 5 dimensions 5-level Activities of daily living: Barthel Index, Frenchay Activities Index Physical activity: Accelerometer (sitting time, duration of light-, medium- and high-intensity physical activity, number of steps) Cognitive function: Mini-Mental State Examination, Independence in daily living for older adults with dementia Range of activities: Life space assessment Social support: Social Support Scale, presence of physical activity-specific social support Walkability: Walkscore | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Hokuriku University Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences