A Framework for Measuring Neighborhood Walkability for Older Adults—A Delphi Consensus Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12473385 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daniela Koller (0000-0002-3203-7188, Zimmer Biomet (Netherlands), corresponding author), Malte Bödeker (0000-0001-6376-564X, Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit), Ulrike Dapp (0000-0001-9497-2860, Universität Hamburg), Eva Grill (0000-0002-0273-7984, Zimmer Biomet (Germany)), Judith Fuchs (0000-0003-1594-2319, Robert Koch Institute), Werner Maier (0000-0003-4356-7296, Zimmer Biomet (Germany)), Ralf Strobl (0000-0002-7719-948X, Zimmer Biomet (Germany)) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 101 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1188-1199 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Urban Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1099-3460 • E-ISSN: 1468-2869 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11524-024-00910-7 |
| PMID | 39227524 |
| OpenAlex | W4402187913 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 44 |
While mobility in older age is of crucial importance for health and well-being, it is worth noting that currently, there is no German language framework for measuring walkability for older adults that also considers the functional status of a person. Therefore, we combined the results of an expert workshop, a literature review, and a Delphi consensus survey. Through this, we identified and rated indicators relevant for walkability for older adults, additionally focusing on their functional status. The expert workshop and the review led to an extensive list of potential indicators, which we hope will be useful in future research. Those indicators were then adapted and rated in a three-stage Delphi expert survey. A fourth additional Delphi round was conducted to assess the relevance of each indicator for the different frailty levels, namely "robust," "pre-frail," and "frail." Between 20 and 28 experts participated in each round of the Delphi survey. The Delphi process resulted in a list of 72 indicators deemed relevant for walkability in older age groups, grouped into three main categories: "Built environment and transport infrastructure," "Accessibility and meeting places," and "Attractiveness and sense of security." For 35 of those indicators, it was suggested that functional status should be additionally considered. This framework represents a significant step forward in comprehensively covering indicators for subjective and objective walkability in older age, while also incorporating aspects of functioning relevant to older adults. It would be beneficial to test and apply the indicator set in a community setting
Attractiveness · Built environment · Delphi · Delphi method · Political science · Relevance (law · Walkability · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Delphi Technique in Research · Engineering · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology
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