Translation and validation of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly in Filipino community-dwelling older adult fallers and non-fallers

Donald Lipardo; Eudinel Joshua Lopez; Sharmaine Santiago; Mariel Tubig; Gerard Joseph Enriquez; Carmela Grace Canares; Marc Pagaduan; Kristina Devora

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Translation and validation of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly in Filipino community-dwelling older adult fallers and non-fallers

Author: Donald Lipardo ^{1
,

2} ; Eudinel Joshua Lopez ¹ ; Sharmaine Santiago ¹ ; Mariel Tubig ¹ ; Gerard Joseph Enriquez ¹ ; Carmela Grace Canares ¹ ; Marc Pagaduan ¹ ; Kristina Devora ¹
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1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
2. Center for Health Research and Movement Sciences, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Fall history; Older adults
MeSH: Exercise
From: Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2019;3(1):1-8
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Background:Increased falls rate in older adults may be due to a declining level of physical activity. However, there is currently no local assessment tool to assess the physical activity of older adults in the Philippines.
Purpose:The objectives of the study were to: (1) translate the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) in Filipino (PASE-F); (2) establish the validity and equivalency of PASE-F version; and (3) determine the association between physical activity level and fall history in older adults living in the community.
Methods:Standard translation procedure was followed. Qualitative analysis and appropriate revisions were done based on the comments of three health professionals in geriatric care. Equivalency was analyzed using two-sample t-test with equal variances, and Spearman Rho. The association of physical activity with fall history was established using simple logistic regression.
Results:310 (62.3% females) community-dwelling older adults, with mean age 68 ±6.5, from Manila, Philippines participated. The validated PASE-F and the original PASE were equivalent with a p-value of 0.84, and Spearman’s Rho of >0.05. No significant association was found between PASE-F scores and fall history, p-value = 0.16, 95% CI [1, 1.004]. Fallers show non-significantly higher PASE-F scores compared to non-fallers.
Conclusion:PASE-F is a valid and equivalent translation of the original PASE. However, obtained PASE-F scores did not show association with a history of falls. Prospective studies may be done to determine the predictive value of PASE-F scores in the incidence of falls.
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