Validity and Reliability the Turkish Version of the Oxford Participation and Activities Questionnaire in Older People

Validity and Reliability the Turkish Version of the Oxford Participation and Activities Questionnaire (Ox-PAQ) in Older People

To evaluate the validity and reliability of Turkish version of the Oxford Participation and Activities Questionnaire (Ox-PAQ) for Turkish older population. Following the translation protocol of the Ox-PAQ, Short Form-12, Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living Scale, The Five Times Sit to Stand Test were administered to 230 older people. End of this study, occupational therapists, physiotherapists can use the it to assess activity and participation level of older people living in community

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 65 years or older
• Mini Mental State Examination score greater than 24,
• Able to mobilize independently.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe vision and hearing loss
• Having an orthopaedic, vestibular, neurological or mental problem
• Failure to cooperation
• Presence of an acute disease during recovery.