Table 2.
Function, mobility and community activity levels of RCF current drivers.
| Characteristics | Weighted % (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Function | |
| ADLs requiring assistance | |
| 0 | 78 (72-83) |
| 1-2 | 21 (16-26) |
| >3 | 1.6 (nc) |
| Assistance with Walking | 25 (20-32) |
| Assistance with Shopping | 9.0 (5.9-13) |
| Assistance with Finances | 20 (15-26) |
| Assistance with Housework | 20 (15-26) |
| Assistance with Medications | 37 (31-43) |
| Gait Devices | |
| Cane | 24 (19-30) |
| Walker | 25 (20-31) |
| Wheel chair (Manual or Electric) | 8.4 (nc) |
| Mobility | |
| Ability to walk ¼ mile | |
| Not at all or only a little difficult | 50 (43-57) |
| Somewhat or very difficult | 35 (29-42) |
| Unable due to health | 15 (11-20) |
| Walk 10 steps without resting | |
| Not at all or only a little difficult | 52 (45-59) |
| Somewhat or very difficult | 35 (29-42) |
| Unable due to health | 13 (9.2-18) |
| Stand for 2 hours | |
| Not at all or only a little difficult | 33 (27-40) |
| Somewhat or very difficult | 51 (44-58) |
| Unable due to health | 16 (11-21) |
| Level of Community Activity | |
| Go out to activities without assistance | |
| Not at all or only a little difficult | 82 (76-86) |
| Somewhat or very difficult | 12 (8.5-17) |
| Unable due to health | 6.1 (nc) |
| Leaving facility grounds | 86 (80-90) |
| Shopping or trips | 74 (67-79) |
| Going to social activities | 64 (57-71) |