None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Behavioral, Others(Indoor walker use) : The research team will conduct a home-based study targeting community-dwelling older adults who use cane or walker-type mobility aids outdoors. The study will i
Sponsors
Yonsei University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Individuals aged 75 years or older residing in the community - Individuals who use a cane or walker outdoors but do not use any walking aid indoors - Individuals who fully understand the purpose and content of the study and voluntarily consent to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Individuals who have been diagnosed with dementia or are unable to complete the survey due to difficulty in understanding its content - Individuals who are using a walking aid temporarily for recovery following treatment or surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical function (Timed Up and Go [TUG], Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB], Tinetti's Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment [POMA], Tandem stance test, handgrip strength);Fall related psychological characteristics (Fall Efficacy Scale [FES], Fall-related fear and concern);wrist-worn activity tracker (Fitbit Inspire 3) data: step count, physical activity levels, and sleep characteristics.;Home-Based Monitoring Device Data (CareVision): time spent in each area of the home, movement pathways, and activity levels;Accelerometer Sensor Data: movement direction, distance traveled, and duration of use, capturing detailed indoor mobility patterns while using the assistive device;Life-space assessment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Structural and Functional Needs for Indoor Walker, Usability Evaluation Indicators for walker;Satisfaction with Walking Aid Use (Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology [QUEST 2.0]), Indoor Spatial Movement Pathways (without/with walker use);HOME Environment Including the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) ;Fall Risk Assessment ;General characteristics (age, sex, residence type, educational level, economic activity status, electronic devices usability etc.), Health characteristics (chronic diseases, use of visual aids and hearing aids, health behaviors, and self-rated health status);Cognitive function (MMSE), Physical characteristics (height, body weight, BMI, ADL/IADL, exhaustion);History of Falls (number of times, factors, location, etc.) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSooyoung Kwon
Yonsei University
Outcome results
None listed