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. 2019 Oct 9;8(10):e14867. doi: 10.2196/14867

Table 4.

Outcome measures, analysis, and expected changes.

Outcome measures and method of analysis Expected changes
Step count

SSDa traditional methods Increase in step count number
Five Times Sit-to-Stand

SSD traditional methods Decrease in time (seconds)
Quiet stance (center of pressure>)

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

Descriptive and MDC (7.5) Increase in total points by a minimum of 7.5
Questionnaires pre-post

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

Descriptive IBQb/IBQ-Self: enhanced communication and self-efficacy between all groups
Feasibility

Descriptive, feasibility, and process Adherence: increase in completion of session 80%; retention rate: 100% retention rate; recruitment rate: 80% recruitment rate

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

Descriptive, feasibility, and management Data management by therapist field note

Descriptive, feasibility, and scientific aspects Safety by adverse events: decrease in adverse events

aSSD: single-subject design.

bIBQ: Interpersonal Behavior Questionnaire.