Objectively assessed physical activity patterns and physical function in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To objectively assess light physical activity (PA), moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), step counts and number of 10 min MVPA bouts and their association with physical function among older adults.

Design

Cross-sectional design.

Setting

Urban community setting in Taiwan.

Participants

127 Taiwanese older adults aged over 65 years (mean age=70.8±5.3 years; 72% women).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Triaxial accelerometers were used to measure PA variables for 10 hours/day for seven consecutive days. Then, five physical function components (handgrip strength, single-leg stance, 5-metre walk speed, timed up and go and sit-to-stand test) were measured. Multiple linear regressions were used to perform separate analyses for older men and women.

SUBMITTER: Hsueh MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7430480 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature