Physical Performance Measures in the Clinical Setting

Studenski, Stephanie A.; Perera, Subashan; Wallace, Dennis; Chandler, Julie M.; Duncan, Pamela W.; Rooney, Earl M.; Fox, Michael H.; Guralnik, Jack M.

doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2003.51104.x

articleJournal of the American Geriatrics SocietyFeb 20, 2003Closed access

Physical Performance Measures in the Clinical Setting

SAStephanie A. Studenski SPSubashan Perera DWDennis WallaceJMJulie M. ChandlerPWPamela W. Duncan

University of Kansas Medical Center · Institute on Aging · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

Objectives

To assess the ability of gait speed alone and a three-item lower extremity performance battery to predict 12-month rates of hospitalization, decline in health, and decline in function in primary care settings serving older adults.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

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1,227

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References: 48

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Authors

8

SA
Stephanie A. StudenskiCorresponding
University of Kansas Medical Center, Institute on Aging
SP
Subashan Perera
General Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute on Aging
DW
Dennis Wallace
General Department of Preventive Medicine, Rho (United States)
JM
Julie M. Chandler
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (United States)
PW
Pamela W. Duncan
University of Kansas Medical Center, Institute on Aging

Topics & keywords

Topics

Keywords

Medicine
Veterans Affairs
Gait
Geriatrics
Population
Physical therapy
Demographics
Prospective cohort study

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

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