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Table 1 Outcome measures and follow ups

From: A research-based strategy for managing housing adaptations: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial

Primary outcome

Measurements

Baseline

3 months

6 months

12 months

 

(T1)

(T2)

(T3)

(T4)

Usability of the home

Usability in My Home instrument [28],[29].

X

X

X

X

ADL dependence and difficulty

ADL Staircase [26],[41].

X

X

X

X

Secondary outcome

     

Fear of falling

The Short Falls Efficacy Scale-International [42].

X

X

X

X

Fall incidence

Retrospective self-report on falls incidences during the last six months

X

X

X

X

Mobility devices

Self-reported use and need

X

X

X

X

Participation and satisfaction

Self-reported aspects of participation and satisfaction.

X

X

X

X

Health-related quality of life and quality adjusted life years (QUALYs)

EQ-5D-5L [47].

X

X

X

X

Cost

Item on costs for staff, material, travel, administration, etc.

X

X

X

X

Repeated HA

Self-reported question and register data from the municipality

 

X

X

X

Relocation

Self-reported question

 

X

X

X

Formal and informal care

Items on formal and informal care, who, and minutes per week, self-reported

X

  

X

Descriptive variables

     

Age, gender, country of origin, educational level, employment, and civil status.

Self-reported questions

X

   

Living conditions and housing standards

 

X

X

X

X

Cognitive status

Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MOCA [49],[50].

X

   

Functional limitations

Housing Enabler [48].

X

X

X

X

Environmental barriers

Housing Enabler [48].

X

   
  1. List of abbreviations: ADL Activities of Daily Living, EQ-5D European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions, HA Housing Adaptation.