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Table 5 Extent to which the participants in the standardised orientation and mobility training group achieved the goals of the training according to the trainer

From: Usefulness and acceptability of a standardised orientation and mobility training for partially-sighted older adults using an identification cane

Goals of the training

Participants (n = 28)

Achieved

Partly achieved

Not achieved

The participant…

n

(%)

n

(%)

n

(%)

has received information on the use of the ID cane

17

(61)

4

(14)

1

(4)

was aware of the of the advantages of the ID cane

12

(43)

9

(32)

1

(4)

was demonstrated the use of the ID cane

18

(64)

2

(7)

2

(7)

experienced the use of the ID cane

17

(61)

4

(14)

1

(4)

phrased his/her important activities related to mobility

7

(25)

13

(46)

2

(7)

phrased how to perform activities safely and independently

4

(14)

13

(46)

5

(18)

set goals regarding an action plan

1

(4)

10

(36)

11

(39)

learned orientation skills

3

(11)

10

(36)

5

(18)

learned mobility skills

9

(32)

11

(39)

1

(4)

  1. Note: all numbers and percentages do not add up to final numbers due to missing data.