Validity and reliability of assessing strength and balance improvements by videoconference in pre-frail and frail older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessing older adults' physical function via videoconferencing technology is acceptable and feasible, enabling researchers and practitioners to monitor mobility remotely. However, validity of remote assessment in pre-frail and frail older adults, and its ability to detect change with intervention, has yet to be established.

Aim

To establish the validity of remote physical function assessment in pre-frail and frail older adults compared to in-person assessment, and its reliability in detecting improvements in physical function during a 12-week exercise training intervention.

Methods

Participants aged ≥ 65 years identified as pre-frail or frail based on in-person Short Physical Performance Battery scores ≤ 8 completed remote and in-person assessment of the 5

SUBMITTER: Perkin OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753708 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature