Research Platform  |   August 2016
Development and Validity of the Outdoor Falls Questionnaire (OFQ)
Tracy Chippendale, PhD; RoseAnn Knight; Mi Sun Monica An; Lauren Cefalo; Talia Lautman; Cali Stoffel; Ruth Harris; Bhumi Mahadevia; Diane Huang
Author Affiliations
  • New York University
Article Information
Geriatrics/Productive Aging / Assessment/Measurement
Research Platform   |   August 2016
Development and Validity of the Outdoor Falls Questionnaire (OFQ)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011500010p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP304D
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011500010p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP304D
Abstract

Date Presented 4/9/2016

The Outdoor Falls Questionnaire examines outdoor fall risks and strategies used for prevention among community-dwelling seniors. Results from this study suggest the questionnaire has good internal consistency as well as content and face validity. Further development of the tool is warranted.

Primary Author and Speaker: Tracy Chippendale

Contributing Authors: RoseAnn Knight, Mi Sun Monica An, Lauren Cefalo, Talia Lautman, Cali Stoffel, Ruth Harris, Bhumi Mahadevia, Diane Huang