Checklist for Habitual Physical Activity (CHaPA) for adults 75 years and older: tool development and content and face validation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity significantly contributes to older adults' physical and mental health, suggesting that physical activity could enhance healthy life expectancy. Despite its importance for adults aged 75 and older, activity levels among a large proportion of individuals aged 75 and older in Japan do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity, indicating a need for specific strategies tailored to this age group. This study aimed to develop a screening tool that measures daily activities promoting physical activity among older adults and assessed its content and face validity.

Methods

In Stage 1, we derived constructs pertinent to physical activity from previous literature and formulated an item list based on a prior qualitative study we undertook in Japan

SUBMITTER: Arita K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11578024 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature