Consideration of Key Evaluation Items to Collect Before Conducting a Home Assessment

Abstract

Therapists in convalescent rehabilitation wards collect preliminary information before conducting on-site home surveys when proposing home modifications. However, it remains unclear what specific information should be collected for these purposes. This study aimed to investigate which evaluation items are important to collect before conducting a home assessment．Survey items were developed through brainstorming sessions involving two groups of three physical therapists each (n=6). Using the Delphi method and an 11-point Likert scale, a group of 11 therapists then evaluated the importance of these criteria. As a result of the survey, it was suggested that items other than house information such as “information to make specific predictions about life in the home”, “feasibility of home modification under long-term care insurance,” and “obtaining both patient and family agreement on proposed home modifications,” are important.