Activity, Motor
Conditions
Keywords
Frenchay Activities Index, Urdu Version, Activities of Daily Living, Validity, Reliability
Brief summary
In this study, we will observe the reliability and validity of frenchay activities index and barthel index in urdu language in geriatric population of Pakistan.
Detailed description
The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt Frenchay Activities Index and Bathel Index into Urdu language and secondly to investigate the reliability and validity of Frenchay Activities Index and Barthel Index in geriatric population of Pakistan. This study will be cross sectional survey study in which convenience sampling technique will be used. The results of study will help to know the validity and reliability of Frenchay Activities Index and Barthel Index in Urdu version with Activities of Daily Livings impairments in geriatric population of Pakistan. The reliability of the questionnaire will be checked through internal consistency and test-retest methods. internal consistency will be analyzed with Cronbach's alpha value. Test-retest reliability will be assessed using an intra-class correlation coefficient with 75 patients.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* 65 years old and older * be able to read Urdu * be living in Pakistan for more than 5 years * have minimal cognitive impairment with Mini-Mental State Examination * have no significant muscle, joint, or neurologic conditions such as stroke, or Parkinson's disease.
Exclusion criteria
* inability to understand to follow the instructions of Frenchay Activities Index and Barthel Index * experience with the Frenchay Activities Index and Bathel Index in the last 6 months * acute illness or fracture in the lower extremities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchay activities index | 12th Week | Frenchay Activities Index is used to measure performance in activities of daily living. It contains 15 items on common daily activities such as preparing a meal, washing the dishes, housekeeping, shopping, hobbies, going out, and work. The patient is asked whether or not he/she did the activities for the past 3-6 months. The scores are from 1 (never) to 4 (normal frequency) with a total score range from 15 to 60. A lower score means a lower level of functioning. |
| Barthel Index | 12th Week | Barthel Index is used to measure performance in activities of daily living. The Barthel Index contains 10 items on sphincter control, grooming, toilet use, eating, transfer, and mobility compromising one dimension on the need for help. The score differs per item and the total score ranges from 0 (totally dependent) to 20 (independent). |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed