Improvement in Usual Gait Speed Predicts Better Survival in Older Adults
University of Pittsburgh · VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
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Abstract
Objectives
To estimate the relationship between 1-year improvement in measures of health and physical function and 8-year survival.
Design
Prospective cohort study.
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627
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Authors
5- SHSusan HardyCorresponding
University of Pittsburgh
- SPSubashan Perera
University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- YFYazan F. Roumani
University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- JMJulie M. Chandler
University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- SAStephanie A. Studenski
University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Topics & keywords
Topics
Keywords
- Medicine
- Hazard ratio
- Confidence interval
- Preferred walking speed
- Comorbidity
- Gait
- Physical therapy
- Cohort study
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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