Urdu Version of Frenchay Activities Index: Reliability and Validity Study

January 13, 2023 updated by: Riphah International University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

75

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Punjab
      • Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan, 38000
        • Riphah International University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Elderly people, especially those of the advanced ages having issue in performing in activities of daily living

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Ecologic or Community
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
12th Week
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).
12th Week

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Muhammed Kashif, Riphah International University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 30, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 27, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

July 28, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 4, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 4, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

July 8, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 16, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 13, 2023

Last Verified

January 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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