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Table 5 Structure of daily performance score sheet

From: Evaluation of performance status of daily living activities and of the future risk of falls in the non-handicapped, community-dwelling elderly

These questions concern your current everyday activities. Please circle the appropriate number (1 only for each question)

 

Category of numbers

1. I cannot do it

2. I can do it, but I do not

3. I do it, but it is difficult or feels inconvenient

4. I do it on a daily basis, without any problems

Can you:

a) Go to the hospital or meetings by yourself?

1

2

3

4

b) Cross busy roads?

1

2

3

4

c) Walk continuously for about 20 minutes?

1

2

3

4

d) Go out a walk without using a stick?

1

2

3

4

e) Walk and move around indoors without using a handrail?

1

2

3

4

f) Walk up and down stairs without using a handrail?

1

2

3

4

g) Put on your socks while standing up?

1

2

3

4

h) Get into and out of the bath without using a handrail?

1

2

3

4

I) Use a low stool for showering without using a handrail?

1

2

3

4

j) Use a Western-style toilet(chair-type) without using a handrail?

1

2

3

4

k) Use a Japanese-style(squatting-type) toilet without using a handrail?

1

2

3

4

l) Use a bicycle?

1

2

3

4

m) Use the public bus?

1

2

3

4

n) Use the train?

1

2

3

4

o) Use a car (including a taxi)?

1

2

3

4

p) Carry a futon with both hands?

1

2

3

4

q) Wipe the floor with a floor cloth by hand in the kneeling position?

1

2

3

4

r) Use a broom or vacuum cleaner?

1

2

3

4

s) Wipe a table or desk with a cloth?

1

2

3

4

t) Tightly wring out a wet towel?

1

2

3

4

u) Make a cup of tea or instant noodles?

1

2

3

4

v) Use the telephone?

1

2

3

4

w) Write a letter?

1

2

3

4

  1. Scoring: 0 for answer 1, 1 for answers 2 and 3, and 2 for answer 4. Total points is a daily performance score, and its possible range is 0–46