Urdu Version of Frenchay Activities Index: Reliability and Validity Study

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Activity, Motor Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Riphah International University

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Frenchay activities index

Time frame: 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

Time frame: 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).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of Urdu Version of the Frenchay Activities Index in Pakistani Geriatric Population

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Jul 8, 2022
Registry last updated: Jan 17, 2023

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