Methodology of Measuring Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome-Focusing on Slow Gait Speed: Protocol for a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older adults with motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome are at high risk of developing dementia. Although the definition of MCR is well recognized and consensus, previous studies did not reach an agreement on diagnostic criteria and measurement methods/tools for slow gait speed, which is one of four components of MCR diagnosis. The substantial heterogeneity in the methodology of slow gait speed diagnosis for MCR limits comparability and meta-analysis of studies.

Objective

The study aims to conduct systematic and standardized integration for diagnostic criteria and methods of slow gait speed diagnosis for MCR based on previous evidence that may improve comparability between future studies.

Methods

A systematic literature review will be undertaken by search

SUBMITTER: Su L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8995464 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature