Reliability of the triple-timed up-and-go test.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We report the reliability of a new measure, the triple-timed up-and-go (3TUG) test, for assessing clinical function in patients with Lambert-Eaton myasthenia (LEM).

Methods

Intrarater reproducibility and interrater agreement of the 3TUG test were assessed in 25 control participants, 24 patients with non-LEM neuromuscular disease, and 12 patients with LEM. The coverage probability (CP) method was the primary measure of reproducibility and agreement. The a priori acceptable range was < 20% difference in 3TUG test times and a CP ≥0.90 confirmed agreement.

Results

CP values > 0.90 for intrarater and interrater tests confirmed acceptable reproducibility and agreement for all groups.

Discussion

The 3TUG test is a quick, noninvasive, and reproducible meas

SUBMITTER: Sanders DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5702274 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature