Developing Indicators of Age-Friendliness in Taiwanese Communities through a Modified Delphi Method.

ABSTRACT: This study developed indicators of age-friendliness for communities in Taiwan that conform to international standards by referring to the World Health Organization Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities and Taiwan's existing indicators. The first stage of the research was based on the WHO's framework and involved a literature review to identify candidate indicators. In the second stage, experts' opinions were collected through a modified Delphi method, and the indicators were screened and revised on the basis of their importance, community enforceability, and generality. The third stage focused on practical feasibility. External parties were invited to offer their opinions regarding the indicators, which were adjusted accordingly. After three rounds of review and re-examina

SUBMITTER: Huang JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9658640 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature