Table 3.
Baseline to Posttest Differences for Study Participants (n = 402) in Un Asunto de Equilibrio Falls Prevention Program, South Florida, 2008-2009a
| Characteristic | Baseline, Mean (SD) | 6-Week Posttest, Mean (SD) | Change in Meanb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls management scalec | |||
| How confident are you that you can find a way to get up if you fall? | 2.15 (0.99) | 3.06 (0.85) | 0.91 |
| How sure are you that you can find a way to reduce falls? | 2.27 (0.93) | 3.18 (0.76) | 0.91 |
| How sure are you that you can protect yourself if you fall? | 2.07 (0.94) | 3.03 (0.83) | 0.96 |
| How sure are you that you can increase your physical strength? | 2.29 (0.87) | 3.17 (0.73) | 0.88 |
| How sure are you that you can become more steady on your feet? | 2.36 (0.94) | 3.20 (0.75) | 0.84 |
| Social activity itemd | |||
| During the last 4 weeks, to what extent has your concern about falling interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbors, or groups? | 2.46 (1.15) | 1.84 (1.01) | 0.62 |
| PACE iteme | |||
| How much are you walking or exercising now? | 3.88 (1.63) | 4.96 (1.30) | 1.08 |
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; PACE, Physician-Based Assessment and Counseling on Exercise.
Only questions with baseline and posttest responses were analyzed. Not all participants responded to all questions.
All changes were significant at P < .001 (calculated by using general linear model).
Response scale: 1 = not at all sure; 4 = very sure.
Original questionnaire had a response scale of 1 = not at all to 5 = extremely. This scale was reverse coded for analysis so that 5 = not at all and 1 = extremely.
Item is modified PACE tool to assess readiness to exercise (18). Response scale: 1 = not at all/don't intend to; 2 = not regularly but may start; 3 = trying to start; 4 = exercised infrequently for more than 1 month; 5 = doing moderate exercise <3 times/wk; 6 = doing moderate exercise ≥3 times/wk.