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Predicting the probability for falls in community-dwelling older adults using the timed Up and Go test
SHUMWAY COOK A; BRAUER S; WOOLLACOTT M
PHYS THER , 2000, vol. 80, n° 9, p. 896-903 Doc n°: 97672 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : MA - GERONTOLOGIE This study examined the sensitivity and specificity of the timed Up & Go Test (TUG) under single-task versus dual-task conditions for identifying elderly individuals who are prone to falling. Fifteen older adults with no history of falls (mean age = 78 years, SD = 6, range = 65-85) and 15 older adults with a history of 2 or more falls in the previous 6 months (mean age = 86.2 years, SD = 6, range = 76-95) participated. Methods : time taken to complete the TUG under 3 conditions (TUG, TUG with a subtraction task (TUG cognitive), and TUG while carrying a full cup of water (TUG manual) was measured. A multivariate analysis of variance and discriminant function and logistic regression analyses were performed. Results : The TUG was found to be a sensitive (sensitivity = 87%) and specific (specificity = 87%) measure for identifying elderly individuals who are prone to falls. For both groups of older adults, simultaneous performance of an additional task increased the time taken to complete the TUG, with the greatest effect in the older adults with a history of falls. The TUG scores with or without an additional task (cognitive or manual) were equivalent with respect to identifying community-dwelling adults who are at risk for falls. The ability to predict falls is not enhanced by adding a secondary task when performing the TUG Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 2000213598 |
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