Table 4.
Outcome measures, analysis, and expected changes.
| Outcome measures and method of analysis | Expected changes | |
| Step count |
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SSDa traditional methods | Increase in step count number |
| Five Times Sit-to-Stand |
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SSD traditional methods | Decrease in time (seconds) |
| Quiet stance (center of pressure>) |
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Descriptive | Velocity: decrease showing an increase in postural stability; root mean square: decrease displacement showing an increase in postural stability; 95% ellipse: decrease displacement showing an increase in postural stability |
| Community Balance & Mobility Scale |
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Descriptive and MDC (7.5) | Increase in total points by a minimum of 7.5 |
| Questionnaires pre-post |
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Descriptive | Fall Efficacy Scale-International: decrease number showing decrease concern or fear of falling (score >23 indicates high concern of falling); Mayo-Portland Participation Index: increased index of participation; Satisfaction With Life Scale: increased satisfaction |
| Questionnaires |
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Descriptive | IBQb/IBQ-Self: enhanced communication and self-efficacy between all groups |
| Feasibility |
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Descriptive, feasibility, and process | Adherence: increase in completion of session 80%; retention rate: 100% retention rate; recruitment rate: 80% recruitment rate |
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Descriptive, feasibility, and resources | Length of the intervention, dose, and intensity by interview; equipment using the System Usability Scale: high score showing usability; capacity of transportation for assessments |
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Descriptive, feasibility, and management | Data management by therapist field note |
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Descriptive, feasibility, and scientific aspects | Safety by adverse events: decrease in adverse events |
aSSD: single-subject design.
bIBQ: Interpersonal Behavior Questionnaire.