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Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of four functional tests in community-dwelling older adults with high risk of falls.
Intaruk, Roongnapa; Phadungkit, Supaporn; Kanpai, Anongnat; Pawanta, Ketmanee; Srihapol, Nuttanicha; Saengsuwan, Jittima; Amatachaya, Sugalya; Thaweewannakij, Thiwabhorn.
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  • Intaruk R; School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Phadungkit S; Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Kanpai A; School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Pawanta K; School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Srihapol N; School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Saengsuwan J; School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Amatachaya S; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Thaweewannakij T; School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil ; 70(2): 164-170, 2024 Jun.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38948641
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

This study aimed to quantify test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the four commonly used functional tests in older adults with a high risk of falling. Patients and

methods:

The cross-sectional study was conducted with 30 community-dwelling older adults (26 females, 4 males; mean age 73.7±6.0 years; range, 65 to 88 years) with a high fall risk identified by the Thai falls risk assessment test between November 2018 and May 2019. Data from the 10-m walk test at a comfortable gait speed (CGS) and fast gait speed (FGS), timed up and go (TUG) test, five times sit to stand test (FTSST), and 6-min walk test (6MWT) were collected twice for each participant. The interval between test sessions was one week. Test-retest reliability was analyzed by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Standard error of measurement (SEM) and MDC at the 95% confidence interval (MDC95) were also calculated.

Results:

The four functional tests had ICC in the range of 0.92 to 0.97. The SEM values of the CGS, FGS, TUG, FTSST, and 6MWT were 0.06 m/sec, 0.04 m/sec, 1.10 sec, 1.30 sec, and 20.60 m, respectively. The MDC95 values of the CGS, FGS, TUG, FTSST, and 6MWT were 0.16 m/sec, 0.12 m/sec, 3.00 sec, 3.50 sec, and 57.20 m, respectively.

Conclusion:

All functional tests demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability. The SEM and MDC95 of all functional tests were established. These findings can help clinicians interpret the effectiveness of interventions and determine changes in functional ability over time in older adults at high risk of falls.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Turk J Phys Med Rehabil Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Tailandia Pais de publicación: Turquía
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Turk J Phys Med Rehabil Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Tailandia Pais de publicación: Turquía