To assess the correlation between aspects of the dyspnea scale (indicating poor functionality), the fall efficacy scale (indicating a higher fear of falling), and all aspects of the SF36 (indicating quality of life) in 3 age groups: adolescents, youth, and geriatrics.
An observational study was done to assess the correlation between aspects of the dyspnea scale (indicating poor functionality), the fall efficacy scale (indicating a higher fear of falling), and all aspects of the SF36 (indicating quality of life) in 3 age groups: adolescents, youth, and geriatrics. The participants in each group were assessed using the previously mentioned scales. Then the relationships between them were calculated and analyzed.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
604
Amira Hussin Mohammed
Gamasa, Egypt
the severity of dyspnea
Using a dyspnea 12 (D-12) questionnaire that assesses the severity of dyspnea using a rubric of the physical and emotional aspects of dyspnea.
Time frame: At the baseline evaluation
the level of fear of falling through daily life activities
Using Fall efficacy scale (FES-I) questionnaire that assesses the level of fear of falling through daily life activities
Time frame: At the baseline evaluation
quality of life and public health
Using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. The questionnaire was assigned to eight domains: physical functioning, role-functioning, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, and role-emotional and mental health
Time frame: At the baseline evaluation
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