Plans for assessment and collection of outcomes
BLOOD
The research team will provide sufficient training to the data collectors in order to minimize intra- and inter-observer variations. This includes being familiarized with the research questionnaire and data collection instruments, as well as receiving training on the usage of equipment and measurement techniques. A pre-test will be undertaken using a small group and data will be collected by a well-trained team of data collectors.Except for DXA scanning and blood investigations, all other tests/measurements will be completed in the study setting. Blood investigations and DXA scans will be undertaken in the Nawaloka Hospitals Laboratory and Radiology department at the Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Permission to transport participants to the Nawaloka Hospitals PLC will be obtained from the elderly care institution and National Secretariat for Elders, with participants transported under the supervision of care givers from the elderly care institution.