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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

disability_ip7

Disability module

Questions 7

disability_ip7.disdif

Type of impairment or disability

Type: multichoice

Source: FRS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FOR ANY OTHERS CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Does this/Do these health problem(s) or disability(ies) mean that you have substantial difficulties with any of the following areas of your life?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Mobility (moving around at home and walking)g_disdif1 (g_indresp_ip) mobility (moving around at home and walking)
2Lifting, carrying or moving objectsg_disdif2 (g_indresp_ip) lifting, carrying or moving objects
3Manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks)g_disdif3 (g_indresp_ip) manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks)
4Continence (bladder and bowel control)g_disdif4 (g_indresp_ip) continence (bladder and bowel control)
5Hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid)g_disdif5 (g_indresp_ip) hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid)
6Sight (apart from wearing standard glasses)g_disdif6 (g_indresp_ip) sight (apart from wearing standard glasses)
7Communication or speech problemsg_disdif7 (g_indresp_ip) communication or speech problems
8Memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understandg_disdif8 (g_indresp_ip) memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand
9Recognising when you are in physical dangerg_disdif9 (g_indresp_ip) recognising when you are in physical danger
10Your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance)g_disdif10 (g_indresp_ip) your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance)
11Difficulties with own personal careg_disdif11 (g_indresp_ip) difficulties with own personal care
12Other health problem or disabilityg_disdif12 (g_indresp_ip) other health problem or disability
96None of theseg_disdif96 (g_indresp_ip) none of these

Universe:
if (ff_ivlolw <> 1 | ff_disabilityw6 = 3) & HEALTH = 1 (Respondent not interviewed at preceding wave OR in disability experimental group C and has a limiting long-term condition or disability)

disability_ip7.disdifb

Type of impairment or disability B

Type: multichoice

Source: FRS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you have substantial difficulties with any of these areas of your life as a result of any health problem or disability that has troubled you over a period of at least 12 months or that is likely to affect you over a period of at least 12 months? Please read out the numbers from the card next to the ones which apply to you.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Mobility (moving around at home and walking)g_disdifb1 (g_indresp_ip) mobility (moving around at home and walking)
2Lifting, carrying or moving objectsg_disdifb2 (g_indresp_ip) lifting, carrying or moving objects
3Manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks)g_disdifb3 (g_indresp_ip) manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks)
4Continence (bladder and bowel control)g_disdifb4 (g_indresp_ip) continence (bladder and bowel control)
5Hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid)g_disdifb5 (g_indresp_ip) hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid)
6Sight (apart from wearing standard glasses)g_disdifb6 (g_indresp_ip) sight (apart from wearing standard glasses)
7Communication or speech problemsg_disdifb7 (g_indresp_ip) communication or speech problems
8Memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understandg_disdifb8 (g_indresp_ip) memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand
9Recognising when you are in physical dangerg_disdifb9 (g_indresp_ip) recognising when you are in physical danger
10Your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance)g_disdifb10 (g_indresp_ip) your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance)
11Difficulties with own personal careg_disdifb11 (g_indresp_ip) difficulties with own personal care
12Other health problem or disabilityg_disdifb12 (g_indresp_ip) other health problem or disability
96None of theseg_disdifb96 (g_indresp_ip) none of these

Universe:
if ff_ivlolw = 1 & ff_disabilityw6 = 2 (Respondent interviewed at preceding wave and is in disability experimental group B)

disability_ip7.health

Long-standing illness or disability

Type: choice

Source: FRS (adapted)

Text: Do you have any long-standing physical or mental impairment, illness or disability? By 'long-standing' we mean anything that has troubled you over a period of at least 12 months or that is likely to trouble you over a period of at least 12 months.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_ivlolw <> 1 | (ff_disabilityw6 = 1 | 3) (Respondent not interviewed at preceding wave OR in disability experimental groups A or C)

disability_ip7.hthexpa2

Health records explanation 2

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TEXT

Text: Please explain the HthRDIA2 = 1errorHthRDIA2 = 6other reason for the difference.

Universe:
if ff_ivlolw = 1 & ff_disabilityw6 = 1 & ff_health = 2 & HEALTH = 1 (Interviewed at preceding wave and in disability experimental group A and answers indicate that respondent did not have a long-term condition in IP6 but did in IP7)
and if HTHRDIA2 = 1 | 6 (There is an error in previous records or other reason)

disability_ip7.hthrdia1

Health records error check

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Can I just check, our records show that last time when we interviewed you on ff_intdate, you had a long-standing illness or disability. Is there an error in our records, or do you no longer have this condition? Please tell me which of the following apply to you.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1There is an error in the recordsg_hthrdia11 (g_indresp_ip) there is an error in the records
2I still have the same health condition but it is not as bad nowg_hthrdia12 (g_indresp_ip) i still have the same health condition but it is not as bad now
3I still have the same health condition but treatment or medication is effective nowg_hthrdia13 (g_indresp_ip) i still have the same health condition but treatment or medication is effec
4The condition is much the same as last year, but my activities have changed, so it is less of a problem nowg_hthrdia14 (g_indresp_ip) the condition is much the same as last year, but my activities have changed
5I no longer have this health conditiong_hthrdia15 (g_indresp_ip) i no longer have this health condition
6Other reason

Universe:
if ff_ivlolw = 1 & ff_disabilityw6 = 1 & ff_health = 1 & HEALTH = 2 (Interviewed at preceding wave and in disability experimental group A and answers indicate that respondent had a long-term condition in IP6 but not in IP7)

disability_ip7.hthrdia2

Health records error check 2

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Can I just check, our records show that last time when we interviewed you on ff_intdate, you did not have any long-standing illness or disability. Is there an error in our records, or is this a new condition? Please tell me which of the following apply to you.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1There is an error in the recordsg_hthrdia21 (g_indresp_ip) there is an error in the records
2I had the same health condition but it is worse nowg_hthrdia22 (g_indresp_ip) i had the same health condition but it is worse now
3I had the same health condition but treatment or medication is less effective nowg_hthrdia23 (g_indresp_ip) i had the same health condition but treatment or medication is less effecti
4The condition is much the same as last year, but my activities have changed, so it is more of a problem nowg_hthrdia24 (g_indresp_ip) the condition is much the same as last year, but my activities have changed
5This is a new health conditiong_hthrdia25 (g_indresp_ip) this is a new health condition
6Other reason

Universe:
if ff_ivlolw = 1 & ff_disabilityw6 = 1 & ff_health = 2 & HEALTH = 1 (Interviewed at preceding wave and in disability experimental group A and answers indicate that respondent did not have a long-term condition in IP6 but did in IP7)

disability_ip7.hthexpa1

Health records explanation

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TEXT

Text: Please explain the HthRDIA1 = 1errorHthRDIA1 = 6other reason for the difference.

Universe:
if ff_ivlolw = 1 & ff_disabilityw6 = 1 & ff_health = 1 & HEALTH = 2 (Interviewed at preceding wave and in disability experimental group A and answers indicate that respondent had a long-term condition in IP6 but not in IP7)
and if HTHRDIA1 = 1 | 6 (There is an error in previous records or other reason)

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