Common Physical Performance Tests for Evaluating Health in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interdisciplinary evaluation of older adults' health care is a priority in the prevention of chronic health conditions and maintenance of daily functioning. While many studies evaluate different physical performance tests (PPTs) from a retrospective view in predicting mortality or cardiopulmonary health, it remains unclear which of the commonly used PPTs is the most effective at evaluating the current health of older adults. Additionally, the time and participant burden for each PPT must be considered when planning and implementing them for clinical or research purposes.

Objective

This cross-sectional study aimed to determine how elements of overall physical capacity, performance, and other nongait factors in older adults affect the results of 3 commonly used test

SUBMITTER: Banarjee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11645506 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature