Research Article

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Reliability of the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) in Assessing Fall-Risk Home Hazards for Stroke Using Technologies over a Conventional Home Visit

Table 4

Findings on the test-retest reliability of HOME FAST video and photographs.

HOMEFAST itemVideoPhotograph
Quality%Quality%

Walkway cluttered0.94Almost perfect75.70.90Almost perfect56.8
Poor condition of floor coverings0.90Almost perfect56.80.96Almost perfect81.1
Slippery floor surfaces0.90Almost perfect56.80.94Almost perfect73.0
Loose mats0.95Almost perfect75.70.89Almost perfect78.4
Difficulty with bed transfers0.95Almost perfect75.70.96Almost perfect83.8
Difficulty with lounge transfers0.91Almost perfect75.70.94Almost perfect81.1
Poor lighting0.96Almost perfect78.40.97Almost perfect80.6
No access to bedside light0.98Almost perfect89.20.97Almost perfect85.7
Poor lighting on outdoor paths0.81Substantial68.60.84Almost perfect69.4
Difficulty with toilet transfers0.85Almost perfect70.30.93Almost perfect67.6
Difficulty with bath transfers0.94Almost perfect81.10.90Almost perfect78.4
Difficulty with shower transfers0.95Almost perfect78.40.86Almost perfect59.5
No access to grab rails in bath0.99Almost perfect94.60.99Almost perfect97.3
No slip-resistant mats in bathroom0.97Almost perfect81.10.98Almost perfect91.9
Toilet not near to bedroom0.97Almost perfect86.50.98Almost perfect83.8
Difficulty reaching items in kitchen0.95Almost perfect75.70.94Almost perfect73.0
Difficulty carrying meals0.96Almost perfect83.80.96Almost perfect83.8
Inadequate/absent steps/stair rails indoor0.88Almost perfect83.80.95Almost perfect91.9
Inadequate/absent steps/stair rails outdoor0.98Almost perfect91.90.92Almost perfect89.2
Using stairs0.82Almost perfect73.00.94Almost perfect81.1
Undefined stair edges0.90Almost perfect77.80.95Almost perfect89.2
Entrance doors0.98Almost perfect91.70.98Almost perfect86.1
Outdoor paths0.82Almost perfect70.30.75Substantial64.9
Improper footwear0.96Almost perfect78.40.98Almost perfect86.5
Hazardous pets0.98Almost perfect94.60.97Almost perfect89.2

Note. : Gwet’s analysis; %: agreement percentage.