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Chapter 7
Project Implementation and Results
Time and Place of Implementation/Pilot Testing
In project like these, a trial run or pilot test is not
possible, instead, the proponent conducted an in-depth
online research to gather pertinent information relevant to
this study.
The proponent conducted an online research to various
assisted living facilities in the Philippines and made a
survey questionnaires to collect the preferences of the
target market.
The online research focuses mainly on five factors -
the location, the price, the products & services, the
marketing, and the philosophy of the targeted business. With
these the researcher was able to gather pertinent data
relevant to the study.
Sampling Design
The table below presents the schedule of activities,
persons involved as well as the targeted results related to
the completion of the project.
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Table 27. Schedule of Data Gathering
Schedule Activity Persons Result
Involved
November Research and Researcher Approved
2023 – Conceptualization & Adviser business
March (including ocular concept
2024 visit)
Drafting of survey Researcher Drafted
questionnaire initial survey
questionnaire
Site visit and Researcher Identified
Inspection(including property value
advise from
Municipal
Engineering Office)
Initial canvass Researcher Identified the
& Suppliers machines,
equipment,
furniture and
fixtures,
tools and
materials
needed by the
proposed
project and
its
corresponding
costs
including
construction
cost
Competitors Analysis Researcher Differentiated
& competitors’
Competitors services,
products and
price ranges
Finalization of Researcher Approved
survey questionnaire & Adviser survey
questionnaire
Dissemination of Researcher Collected
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survey questionnaire & survey
Respondents questionnaire
from
respondents
Data analysis Researcher Interpreted
survey results
from gathered
data
The researcher collected data through sending out
questionnaires to selected respondents. A total of 50
respondents were targeted to participate in the said survey.
Non-random sampling was used by the research in
gathering data. It is a purposive type of sampling design
that evaluates the characteristics from the target
population which will give the best possible result of the
survey.
Research Design
Descriptive research method was used in this study.
This conclusive research design aims to generate useful and
reliable results for decision-making or conclusion-making.
Utilizing this method provides valuable insights to the
researcher to draw precise and measurable information that
is invaluable to the project’s interests and objectives.
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Instrumentation and Validation
In this study, the researcher used a questionnaire that
consisting items that best determines the respondents’
personal characteristics, behavioural preferences,
dependency and illnesses. Part one of the questionnaire
determines the socio-demographic profile of the respondents.
Part two of the questionnaire aims to determine the indexed
dependency of the respondents in doing daily activities.
Part three is to measure the rated dependency of the
respondents in doing daily activities and the last part is
to determine any underlying illness of the respondents.
To ease the distribution of the questionnaires, the
researcher opted to ask for assistance from the local
government unit to determine the number of senior citizens
in their respective area. The researcher also assists the
respondents’ inquiries through online channels. After the
run of the survey, the data were gathered and analyzed.
Before the distribution of the questionnaires, the
questions and other elements present on the questionnaire
were corrected and validated by the feasibility study
adviser to ensure that the information that will be gathered
is in the range of relevance of the study.
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Statistical Analysis
Frequency distribution and percentage were used in the
interpretation of the data. Upon data collection, the
information is systematically classified, tabulated,
computed, and analyzed to derive meaningful interpretations.
Frequency distribution represents sets of organized
data which shows the frequency of occurrence of repeatable
responses observed. On the other hand, percentage were
calculated by taking the value of the frequency in the
specific set of category and dividing it to the total number
of respondents. The quotient then is multiplied by 100% to
get the percentage result. The calculation methods represent
the percentage of respondents which answers or preferences
are the same in a category.
Overall, this analysis method helps to determine and
present the acceptability and the willingness of the
respondents to patronize the proposed project.
Results and Discussion
The tables below illustrate the summary of answers and
preferences of the respondents as indicated in the survey
questionnaire. The survey collected responses a total of
fifty (50) participants, consisting of varying demographics.
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Descriptive Analysis
The tables below represent the data reflecting
responses from 50 respondents. It displays the distribution
of participants’ responses based on personal variables and
the corresponding percentages.
Part 1 – Respondents Demographics Profile
Table. Gender of Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Male 19 38%
Female 31 62%
Prefer not to say 0 0%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 38% of the respondents
identify as male and 62% identify as female.
Table . Age of Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
60 – 69 years old 19 38%
70 - 79 years old 25 50%
80 – 89 years old 5 10%
90 years old and above 1 2%
TOTAL 50 100%
The distribution of respondents’ ages indicates the
following percentages within respective age ranges: 38% for
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the age group 60 – 69 years old, 50% for 70 - 79 years old,
10% for 80 – 89 years old, 2% for 90 years old and above.
Table. Civil Status of Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Single 2 4%
Married 36 72%
Widowed 12 24%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 4% of the respondents were
Single or Not Married, and 72% were Married, 24% were
Widowed.
Table. Education of Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Illiterate 2 4%
Primary/Secondary 19 38%
College 29 58%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 4% of respondents are
categorized as Illiterate, 38% of the respondents have
attended or finished primary/secondary and 58% of the
respondents are college level or graduate.
Table. Living Situation of Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Alone 1 2%
Live with Partner 21 42%
Live with Children 28 56%
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Other 0 0%
TOTAL 60 100%
The result indicates that 1% of the respondents is
living alone, 42% of the respondents live with their
partners, and 56% of the respondents live with their
children.
Part 2 - Indexed Dependency in the Activities of Daily
Living of the Respondents
Table. Feeding Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Unable 5 10%
Needs cutting, spreading butter
16 32%
etc. or requires modified diet
Independent 29 58%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 10% the respondents are
unable to feed alone, 32% of them needs some help and 58% of
them are independent.
Table. Bathing Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Dependent 15 30%
Independent 35 70%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 30% the respondents are
unable to bath alone, 70% of them are independent.
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Table. Grooming Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Needs care with personal care 15 30%
Independent
35 70%
face/hair/teeth/shaving
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 30% the respondents are
unable to bath alone, and 70% of them are independent.
Table. Dressing Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Dependent 8 16%
Needs help but can do half unaided 9 18%
Independent 33 66%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 16% the respondents are
unable to dress alone, 18% of them need help but can do half
unaided and 33 % of them are independent.
Table. Bowel Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Incontinent (or needs to be given
2 4%
enemas)
Occasional accident 8 16%
Continent 40 80%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 4% of the respondents are
incontinent and needs help during bowel, 16% of the
respondents are having accidental bowel occasionally, and
80% of the respondents are continent during bowel.
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Table. Bladder Control Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Incontinent or catheterized and
3 4%
unable to manage alone
Occasional accident 11 16%
Continent 36 80%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 4% of the respondents are
incontinent, 16% of the respondents are having accidental
bowel occasionally, and 80% of the respondents are continent
during peeing.
Table. Toilet Use Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Dependent 5 10%
Needs some help, but can do
16 32%
something alone
Independent 29 58%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 10% of the respondents are
dependent and needs help during toilet use, 32% of the
respondents needs some help, and 58% of the respondents are
independent.
Table. Bed Transfer Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Unable no sitting balance 1 2%
Major help (one or two people,
1 2%
physical), can sit
Minor help (verbal or physical) 5 10%
Independent 43 86%
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TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 2% of the respondents are
unable to sit, 2% of the respondents needs major help, 10%
of the respondents need minor help and 86% of the
respondents are independent.
Table. Walking Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Immobile or 50 yards 2 4%
Walks with help of one person
8 16%
(verbal or Physical) > 50 yards
Independent (but may use any aid,
40 80%
e.g. Stick) >50 yards
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 4% of the respondents are
immobile or can at least walk within 50 yards, 16% of the
respondents walks with help of one person for more than 50
yards, 80% of the respondents are independent but may use
some aid like sticks.
Table. Stair Dependency of the Respondents
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Unable 16 32%
Needs help (verbal, physical,
18 36%
carrying aid)
Independent 16 32%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 32% of the respondents are
unable to use stair, 36% of the respondents needs help, 32%
of the respondents are independent and use stair.
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Part 3 - Rated Dependency in the Instrumental Activities of
Daily Living of the Respondents
Question 1. Does the client able to use the telephone?
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Needs No Help 38 76%
Needs Some Help 8 16%
Unable to do 4 8%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 76% of the respondents need
no help in using telephone, 16% of the respondents needs
some help, and 8% of the respondents are unable to attend to
the telephone.
Question 2. Does the client able to do house work?
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Needs No Help 27 54%
Needs Some Help 13 26%
Unable to do 10 20%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 54% of the respondents are
able to do house work, 26% of the respondents needs help,
20% of the respondents are independent and can do house
work.
Question 3. Does the client able to prepare meals?
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Needs No Help 27 54%
Needs Some Help 13 26%
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Unable to do 10 20%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 54% of the respondents are
able to prepare meals, 26% of the respondents needs help,
and 20% of the respondents are dependent and can’t prepare
meals.
Question 4. Does the client able to do laundry?
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Needs No Help 21 42%
Needs Some Help 19 38%
Unable to do 10 20%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 42% of the respondents are
able to do laundry, 38% of the respondents needs help, and
20% of the respondents are dependent and can’t do laundry.
Question 5. Does the client able to shop alone?
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Needs No Help 19 38%
Needs Some Help 21 42%
Unable to do 10 20%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 38% of the respondents are
able to do shopping alone, 42% of the respondents needs
help, and 20% of the respondents are dependent and unable to
do shopping alone.
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Question 6. Does the client able to manage money?
VARIABLES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Needs No Help 22 44%
Needs Some Help 18 36%
Unable to do 10 20%
TOTAL 50 100%
The result indicates that 44% of the respondents are
able to manage money, 36% of the respondents needs help, and
20% of the respondents are dependent and unable to manage
money.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Putting in consideration all the contributing factors
in the business and the results of the survey, it is
therefore concluded that the proposed project is feasible
and viable for implementation.
Results of the survey shows that the working population
and retirees are the market that strongly resonates with the
brand of the business. Targeting this niche is the right
step in positioning the business in the market. Factors like
stress from work and the need for relaxation opted the
majority of the target market to accept this new offering.
The management and organization relies in employing
competent staffs, competitive salary and benefits. By
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formulating a hiring system and professional development
scheme will attract the right people for the job. Empowering
policies will also help with employee retention. Fostering
professional environment will give employees job
satisfaction that will contribute to the business’ success.
Financing the project is one of the biggest challenge
due to needing a big amount of capital. Opting with
partnership with trustworthy people is the better choice for
capitalization. Inputs from technical experts was also noted
for the seamless implementation of the project.
In terms of the financial standing, it can be concluded
that the project is financially feasible. As projected, the
business can earn substantial income that can support its
operation. Positive financial ratios are also projected
making a secure financial position.
Socio-economically speaking, the project will have a
significant impact in the community improvement and nation
building once implemented. Environmental and humanitarian
causes will also be pushed forward.
Thus, with all the information from the research and
survey, and after deliberating all aspect of the business,
The DMDC Medical Home Services, is highly recommended for
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implementation. The proponent therefore highly endorses that
the project will be materialized the soonest time possible.