Validity of the assessment of life habits in older adults

Desrosiers, Johanne; Noreau, Luc; Robichaud, Léon; Fougeyrollas, Patrick; Rochette, Annie; Viscogliosi, Chantal

doi:10.1080/16501970410027485

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“…Satisfaction with accomplishment of social roles is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). The psychometric properties of the accomplishment scale, studied with older adults, are sound: high global intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) for test-retest (0.76) and interrater (0.64) reliability for the social roles [36] and construct validity [12]. The satisfaction scale has also shown high test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.85) [18].…”

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“…The ICF has, however, been criticized for its failure to (1) distinguish between activity and participation components [8,9] and (2) integrate quality of life (QOL) [10,11]. It is now generally agreed that activities, participation [12] and QOL [10] must be considered separately since they are different concepts. In this study, we distinguished these concepts by operationalizing activity as the individual ability to perform a task or action mostly associated with daily activities and social participation as the accomplishment level and satisfaction with participation in social roles.…”

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Accomplishment level and satisfaction with social participation of older adults: association with quality of life and best correlates

2010

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Purpose-This study aimed to (1) explore whether quality of life (QOL) is more associated with satisfaction with social participation (SP) than with level of accomplishment in SP and (2) examine respective correlates of accomplishment level and satisfaction with SP.Methods-A cross-sectional design was used with a convenience sample of 155 older adults (mean age = 73.7; 60% women) having various levels of activity limitations. Accomplishment level and satisfaction with SP (dependent variables) were estimated with the social roles items of the assessment of life habits. Potential correlates were human functioning components.Results-Correlations between QOL and accomplishment level and satisfaction with SP did not differ (P = 0.71). However, best correlates of accomplishment level and satisfaction with SP were different. Higher accomplishment level of SP was best explained by younger age, activity level perceived as stable, no recent stressing event, better well-being, higher activity level, and fewer obstacles in "Physical environment and accessibility" (R 2 = 0.79). Greater satisfaction with SP was best explained by activity level perceived as stable, better self-perceived health, better wellbeing, higher activity level, and more facilitators in "Social support and attitudes" (R 2 = 0.51).Conclusion-With some exceptions, these best correlates may be positively modified and thus warrant special attention in rehabilitation interventions.

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Accomplishment level and satisfaction with social participation of older adults: association with quality of life and best correlates

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“…14 and it demonstrates concurrent and discriminant validity. 15 Following standard scoring algorithms for this measure, scores for the first and last six domains were averaged to create a daily activity score, and a social role score respectively.…”

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The relationship between and predictors of quality of life after spinal cord injury at 3 and 15 months after discharge

2009

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Study Design-Longitudinal studyObjectives-To examine the relationship between and predictors of quality of life (QOL) at 3 months and 15 months post-rehabilitation discharge using the Disability Creation Process (DCP) model as an explanatory framework.Setting-Subjects attended an in-patient rehabilitation program and were discharged to a variety of settings.Methods-A consecutive sample of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) was enrolled in the study. Data were collected using the Quality of Life Index (QLI) and a variety of personal, participation and environmental instruments. On admission, 197 subjects were recruited, but drop outs and missing values led to the final inclusion of 93 cases in multiple regression models used to identify predictors of QOL at 3 and 15 months post-rehabilitation discharge.Results-Mean QLI group scores did not differ between 3 and 15 months (p = .85). Regression models accounted for 64% of variance in QLI total scores at 3 months and 70% of variance at 15 months. The main predictors of QOL at 3 months were health competence and mood state. The main predictors of QOL at 15 months were QOL level at 3 months, health competence, and family support. At both time points, personal factors explained most of the variance, while participation and environmental factors were less significant.

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“…Support for the reliability and validity of this measure among individuals with SCI has been reported. 14,15 Protocol Two occupational therapists with 45 years of wheelchair prescription experience were trained to use the WhOM. We collected data at three time points.…”

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Measurement properties of the wheelchair outcome measure in individuals with spinal cord injury

2011

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Study design: One-week retest methodological study. Objectives: To assess the reliability and validity of the wheelchair outcome measure (WhOM) in a sample of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Setting: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Methods: The WhOM measures the impact of wheelchair interventions on a user's self-selected participation outcomes. The WhOM was administered to 50 participants on two occasions by the same rater, 1 week apart, to assess test-retest reliability. To determine inter-rater reliability, the WhOM was administered a third time approximately 72 h later by a different rater. Validity was evaluated by correlating scores from the WhOM with scores from the Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H). Results: The test-retest intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC 2, 2 ) for the WhOM satisfaction (Sat) and WhOM importance (Impt) Â Sat scores were 0.83 (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.72-0.90) and 0.88 (95% CI, 0.79-0.93), respectively. The inter-rater ICC for the WhOM Sat and WhOM Impt Â Sat scores were 0.91 (95% CI, 0.85-0.95) and 0.90 (95% CI, 0.83-0.94), respectively. As hypothesized, most scores on the WhOM were fair to moderate (r ¼ 0.3-0.5) and positively correlated with scores on the LIFE-H. Conclusion: The WhOM is a new outcome measure that demonstrates good reliability and validity among individuals with SCI. It is designed to assist wheelchair users identify and evaluate the impact of wheelchair interventions on participation level outcomes. The WhOM may be applicable for clinicalor research-oriented purposes.

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Validity of the assessment of life habits in older adults

Abstract: This study supports the validity of the Assessment of Life Habits as a participation measure. It suggests the importance of going beyond disability measures to evaluate the overall functioning of older adults correctly.

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Accomplishment level and satisfaction with social participation of older adults: association with quality of life and best correlates

Accomplishment level and satisfaction with social participation of older adults: association with quality of life and best correlates

The relationship between and predictors of quality of life after spinal cord injury at 3 and 15 months after discharge

Measurement properties of the wheelchair outcome measure in individuals with spinal cord injury

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