. 2023 Oct 26;6:e49500. doi: 10.2196/49500

Table 3.

Agreement levels for cleaning, front access, hallways, and kitchen between the occupational therapist and participant.

Domain and questions asked between raters			Agreement (%)		Cohen κ		Gwet AC₁		95% CI
Cleaning
	1. Are clotheslines easy to access (height and location)?	85		0.34^a		0.81		0.76-0.94
	2. Is there an irrigation system in place with ease of watering?	93		0.89		0.91		0.87-1.00
	3. Are there strategies to change lightbulbs, access high cupboards and clean gutters which don’t require use of a ladder?	89		0.69^a		0.86		0.80-0.97
	4. Are long lasting lightbulbs (LED) installed to reduce the need for frequent changing?	97		0.66^a		0.97		0.92-1.00
	5. Is the home largely clutter free?	90		0.75		0.84		0.82-0.98
	6. Is there a supportive step stool available to access items which are just out of reach	95		0.70		0.95		0.90-1.00
Front access
	1. Are paths relatively flat and approximately 1000mm wide?	72		0.19^a		0.60		0.61-0.84
	2. Do paths and driveways have a non-slip texture and are they free of moss?	79		0.24^a		0.71		0.68-0.89
	3. Is the gate easy to open?	85		0.68^a		0.81		0.76-0.94
	4. Are steps a suitable height (115-190mm) and depth (240mm-355mm) and stable?	79		0.51		0.73		0.68-0.89
	5. Is it easy to unlock the front door and use the door handle?	89		0.33^a		0.86		0.80-0.97
	6. Is a lockable screen door in place to enable access to fresh air and maintain security?	87		0.57^a		0.85		0.78-0.96
	7. Is there space within the garage or carport to easily open the car door and get out?	93		0.57^a		0.93		0.87-1.00
	8. Is the letterbox easy to access and open?	75		0.00^a		0.69		0.64-0.87
	9. Is there at least one way to access the home without a step?	77		0.56		0.54		0.66-0.88
Hallways
	1. Are hallways free of clutter and unnecessary furniture?	87		0.50^a		0.82		0.78-0.96
	2. Are floor coverings secure and in good condition?	79		0.36^a		0.74		0.68-0.89
	3. Is the house free of internal steps?	97		0.91		0.95		0.92-1.00
Kitchen
	1. Is there room within the kitchen to easily manoeuvre?	100		1.00		1.00		1.00-1.00
	2. Are benches clear?	82		0.38^a		0.75		0.72-0.92
	3. Are rugs and floor coverings secure and in good condition?	79		0.46		0.74		0.68-0.89
	4. Are you able to easily reach or commonly used items without tiptoes, a stepladder, or bending too low?	92		0.40^a		0.91		0.85-0.99
	5. Are taps easy to turn on, off and adjust?	98		0.00^a		0.98		0.95-1.00
	6. Can appliance controls easily be accessed?	100		1.00		1.00		1.00-1.00
	7. Is there space next to the microwave, oven, and stove top to place hot food?	80		0.46^a		0.70		0.70-0.91
	8. Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed to detect carbon monoxide and prevent poisoning?	93		0.48^a		0.93		0.87-1.00
	9. Is there a space in the kitchen areas where you could sit if needed to prepare food?	89		0.18^a		0.87		0.80-0.97
	10. Are stools a comfortable height and stable?	84		0.70		0.78		0.74-0.93
	11. Are the oven and microwave located at a suitable height? With Access between knee and shoulder?	77		0.23^a		0.68		0.66-0.88
	12. Are bench tops a suitable height (850mm to 1050mm)?	100		1.00		1.00		1.00-1.00

^aWhere the results showed a high agreement but the κ value was low, Gwet AC₁ was applied.