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Table 1 Levels of the Life Space Assessment

From: A Danish version of the life-space assessment (LSA-DK) – translation, content validity and cultural adaptation using cognitive interviewing in older mobility limited adults

LSA level

During the last four weeks have you been to…

At what weekly frequency?

Was equipment such as a cane or walker needed?

Was assistance from a person needed?

Level 1

…other rooms of your home besides the room where you sleep?

1) less than once a week

2) 1–3 times per week

3) 4–6 times per week,

4) daily

1) Yes

2) No

1) Yes

2) No

Level 2

…an area outside your home?

1) less than once a week

2) 1–3 times per week

3) 4–6 times per week,

4) daily

1) Yes

2) No

1) Yes

2) No

Level 3

…places in your neighborhood?

1) less than once a week

2) 1–3 times per week

3) 4–6 times per week,

4) daily

1) Yes

2) No

1) Yes

2) No

Level 4

…places outside your neighborhood?

1) less than once a week

2) 1–3 times per week

3) 4–6 times per week,

4) daily

1) Yes

2) No

1) Yes

2) No

Level 5

…places outside your town?

1) less than once a week

2) 1–3 times per week

3) 4–6 times per week,

4) daily

1) Yes

2) No

1) Yes

2) No

  1. LSA: Life Space Assessment