Potential utility of physical function measures to improve the risk prediction of functional disability in community-dwelling older Japanese adults: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While gait speed, one-leg standing balance, and handgrip strength have been shown to be independent predictors for functional disability, it is unclear whether such simple measures of physical function contribute to improved risk prediction of functional disability in older adults.

Methods

A total of 1,591 adults aged ≥ 65 years and without functional disability at baseline were followed up for up to 7.9 years. Functional disability was identified using the database of Japan's Long-term Care Insurance System. Maximum gait speed, one-leg standing time, and handgrip strength were measured at baseline. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) for the association of physical function and functiona

SUBMITTER: Chen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411504 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature