Validation Studies of the The Telephone Assessment of Physical Activity (TAPA)

Mayer et al. 2008

See reference #98

Methods

TAPA compared with the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity questionnaire (RAPA) and the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors questionnaire (Champs) (Spearman correlations)

Sample

34 participants, age 63 to 92 years (mean age 75), 62% female

Summary Results

TAPA vs. RAPA	0.738 (P = .001)	0.463 (P = .001)
TAPA vs. CHAMPS	0.672 (P = .001)	0.526 (P = .001)
RAPA vs. CHAMPS	0.663 (P = .001)	0.398 (P = .001)