The Health and Disability Research Institute offers functional measures, health promotion programs, resources for consumers and consultative services.
Functional Measures
The following measures, widely used to assess functional status in adults, are available through HDR.
Functional measures for adults
- Functional Status Index
- Functional Status Questionnaire
Functional measure for elderly
- Late-Life Function & Disability Inventory (LLFDI)
Measures for children
- Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)
- School Function Assessment (SFA)
Health Promotion Programs
HDR health promotion programs for elderly individuals include:
The Fear of Falling: It’s a Matter of Balance
An 8-session group program that addresses older adults’ fear of falling. This program focuses on physical, social, and cognitive factors affecting fear of falling .
Exercise: It’s Never Too Late
A 16-minute motivational videotape that examines and attacks common misconceptions that elders have about exercise and what constitutes exercise.
Strong for Life
A home-based exercise program for both disabled and non-disabled older adults. It has been proven to increase strength, balance, and overall health in both populations.
Resources for Consumers
Choosing a High Quality Medical Rehabilitation Program
Consultative Services
HDR staff provide consultative services in the following areas:
- research project design
- outcome measurement and monitoring
- implementing evidence-based practice in clinical settings
Contact Us
Boston University Medical Campus
School of Public Health
Health and Disability Research Institute
580 Harrison Avenue
4th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
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