MM. Timed Walk
The test of walking speed was completed by respondents aged 60 and over when it was judged safe to do so. Respondents were asked to walk a distance of 8 feet (244 cm) at their usual walking pace. This walk was performed twice by respondents, and the interviewer recorded the time taken using a stopwatch.
Start of MM. Timed Walk
If age >= 60 »
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MMSCHS
Interviewer recorded respondent status
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1. Observed walking without help of another person or using support
2. Observed walking with help of another person or using support
3. Not observed - in wheelchair
4. Not observed - bed bound
5. Not observed - uncertain if respondent has impairment
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1. Observed walking without help of another person or using support
2. Observed walking with help of another person or using support
3. Not observed - in wheelchair
4. Not observed - bed bound
5. Not observed - uncertain if respondent has impairment
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If Interviewer recorded respondent status (MMSCHS) = 2. Observed walking with help of another person or using support or Interviewer recorded respondent status (MMSCHS) = 3. Not observed - in wheelchair or Interviewer recorded respondent status (MMSCHS) = 4. Not observed - bed bound or Interviewer recorded respondent status (MMSCHS) = 5. Not observed - uncertain if respondent has impairment »
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MMALONE
Ability to walk alone
I WOULD LIKE TO TEST WHETHER YOU CAN WALK A VERY SHORT DISTANCE COMFORTABLY. (CAN I JUST CHECK,) ARE YOU ABLE TO WALK ALONE WITHOUT HOLDING ON TO ANOTHER PERSON (USING A WALKING STICK OR OTHER AID IF NECESSARY)?
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1. Yes
2. Yes but aid unavailable
3. No
I WOULD LIKE TO TEST WHETHER YOU CAN WALK A VERY SHORT DISTANCE COMFORTABLY. (CAN I JUST CHECK,) ARE YOU ABLE TO WALK ALONE WITHOUT HOLDING ON TO ANOTHER PERSON (USING A WALKING STICK OR OTHER AID IF NECESSARY)?
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1. Yes
2. Yes but aid unavailable
3. No
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If Interviewer recorded respondent status (MMSCHS) = 1. Observed walking without help of another person or using support or Ability to walk alone (MMALONE) = 1. Yes »
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If Interviewer recorded respondent status (MMSCHS) = 1. Observed walking without help of another person or using support,
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MMHSS
Medical conditions that would preclude walking
FIRST, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK A FEW QUESTIONS TO CHECK IT IS SAFE TO CARRY OUT THE TEST. DO YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FROM RECENT SURGERY, INJURY, OR OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT PREVENT YOU FROM WALKING?
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1. No apparent restriction
2. Yes, recent surgery
3. Yes, injury
4. Yes, other health condition
FIRST, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK A FEW QUESTIONS TO CHECK IT IS SAFE TO CARRY OUT THE TEST. DO YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FROM RECENT SURGERY, INJURY, OR OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT PREVENT YOU FROM WALKING?
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1. No apparent restriction
2. Yes, recent surgery
3. Yes, injury
4. Yes, other health condition
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If Medical conditions that would preclude walking (MMHSS) = 1. No apparent restriction »
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MMWILL
Willingness to do the test
ARE YOU WILLING TO DO THE WALKING TEST?
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1. Yes
2. No
ARE YOU WILLING TO DO THE WALKING TEST?
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1. Yes
2. No
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If Willingness to do the test (MMWILL) = 1. Yes »
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MMSAF
Whether interviewer feels test is safe
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1. Yes
2. No
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1. Yes
2. No
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If Medical conditions that would preclude walking (MMHSS) != 1. No apparent restriction and Ability to walk alone (MMALONE) != 1. Yes and Whether interviewer feels test is safe (MMSAF) != 1. Yes »
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MMSTOP
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If Willingness to do the test (MMWILL) = 1. Yes and Whether interviewer feels test is safe (MMSAF) = 1. Yes »
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MMAVSP
Whether interviewer feels there is suitable space
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1. Suitable space available
2. No suitable space
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1. Suitable space available
2. No suitable space
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If Whether interviewer feels there is suitable space (MMAVSP) = 1. Suitable space available »
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MMWALA
Whether timed walk feels safe
THIS IS OUR WALKING COURSE. I WANT YOU TO WALK TO THE OTHER END OF THE COURSE AT YOUR USUAL WALKING PACE, JUST AS IF YOU WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET TO GO TO THE SHOPS. WALK ALL THE WAY PAST THE OTHER END OF THE TAPE BEFORE YOU STOP. I WILL WALK WITH YOU. DO YOU FEEL THIS WOULD BE SAFE?
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1. Yes
2. No
THIS IS OUR WALKING COURSE. I WANT YOU TO WALK TO THE OTHER END OF THE COURSE AT YOUR USUAL WALKING PACE, JUST AS IF YOU WERE WALKING DOWN THE STREET TO GO TO THE SHOPS. WALK ALL THE WAY PAST THE OTHER END OF THE TAPE BEFORE YOU STOP. I WILL WALK WITH YOU. DO YOU FEEL THIS WOULD BE SAFE?
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1. Yes
2. No
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If Whether timed walk feels safe (MMWALA) = 1. Yes »
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MMTRYA
Results of first walking trial
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1. Completed successfully
2. Attempted but unable to complete
3. Stopped by the interviewer because of safety reasons
4. Respondent refused
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1. Completed successfully
2. Attempted but unable to complete
3. Stopped by the interviewer because of safety reasons
4. Respondent refused
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If Results of first walking trial (MMTRYA) = 1. Completed successfully »
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MMWLKA
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MMTRYB
Results of second walking trial
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1. Completed successfully
2. Attempted but unable to complete
3. Stopped by the interviewer because of safety reasons
4. Respondent refused
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1. Completed successfully
2. Attempted but unable to complete
3. Stopped by the interviewer because of safety reasons
4. Respondent refused
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If Results of second walking trial (MMTRYB) = 1. Completed successfully »
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MMWLKB
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If Results of first walking trial (MMTRYA) = 1. Completed successfully or Results of second walking trial (MMTRYB) = 1. Completed successfully
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MMPAIN
Whether pain performing walking task
DID YOU HAVE PAIN WHILE YOU WERE PERFORMING THE WALKING TEST?
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1. Yes
2. No
DID YOU HAVE PAIN WHILE YOU WERE PERFORMING THE WALKING TEST?
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1. Yes
2. No
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MMRECR
Type of floor surface
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1. Linoleum/tile/ wood
2. Low-pile carpet
3. Thick-pile carpet
4. Concrete
5. Others
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1. Linoleum/tile/ wood
2. Low-pile carpet
3. Thick-pile carpet
4. Concrete
5. Others
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MMAID
Type of aid used
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1. None
2. Walking stick or cane
3. Elbow crutches
4. Walking frame
5. Others
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1. None
2. Walking stick or cane
3. Elbow crutches
4. Walking frame
5. Others
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If (Results of first walking trial (MMTRYA) != 1. Completed successfully) and (Results of second walking trial (MMTRYB) != 1. Completed successfully) »
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End of MM. Timed Walk