Reeder Blaine, Chung Jane, Lazar Amanda, Joe Jonathan, Demiris George, Thompson Hilaire J
Res Gerontol Nurs. 2013 Oct;6(4):253-63. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20130729-02. Epub 2013 Aug 5.
Mobility is a key factor in the performance of many everyday tasks required for independent living as a person ages. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to test a theory-based mobility monitoring protocol by comparing sensor-based measures to self-report measures of mobility and assess the acceptability of in-home sensors with older adults. Standardized instruments to measure physical, psychosocial, and cognitive parameters were administered to 8 community-dwelling older adults at baseline, 3-month, and 6-month visits. Semi-structured interviews to characterize acceptability of the technology were conducted at the 3-month and 6-month visits. Technical issues prevented comparison of sensor-based measures with self-report measures. In-home sensor technology for monitoring mobility is acceptable to older adults. Implementing our theory-based mobility monitoring protocol in a field study in the homes of older adults is a feasible undertaking but requires more robust technology for sensor-based measure validation.
随着年龄增长，行动能力是独立生活所需的许多日常任务表现的关键因素。这项混合方法研究的目的是通过将基于传感器的测量与行动能力的自我报告测量进行比较，来测试一种基于理论的行动能力监测方案，并评估居家传感器在老年人中的可接受性。在基线、3个月和6个月访视时，对8名社区居住的老年人使用标准化工具测量身体、心理社会和认知参数。在3个月和6个月访视时进行半结构化访谈，以描述该技术的可接受性。技术问题阻碍了基于传感器的测量与自我报告测量的比较。居家传感器技术用于监测行动能力对老年人是可接受的。在老年人家庭的实地研究中实施我们基于理论的行动能力监测方案是一项可行的工作，但需要更强大的技术来验证基于传感器的测量。
