A preliminary method for comprehensive motor function assessment in older adults
Objective To explore a preliminary method for comprehensive motor function assessment in older adults in order to promote functional maintenance and independent living.Methods Cross-sectional study.A total of 1,680 elderly people aged 60 years and above,aged(69.3±6.8)years,were recruited by volunteer recruitment at the Beijing Hospital Physical Examination Centre and Dongcheng District community,and exercise data were collected on 5 sit-ups,6 m daily stride,3 m rise and walk,grip strength,back grip test,chair sit forward bending,and three-posture standing,and the method of exercise function assessment was determined by applying statistical analysis combined with expert guidance.Results Handgrip strength,Five-time-repeated sit-to-stand,usual gait speed,and 3-meter-timed up and go test were selected for motor function assessment(factor loadings:0.428,0.767,0.725,0.841,respectively).The motor score was calculated by weighted sum of each indicator with the same weight.Through calculating,the motor score significantly decreased with ageing(60-64 years:13.9,65-69 years:13.4,70-74 years:12.7,75-79 years:11.3,80+years:9.1;F=89.469,P＜0.001).Older adults with moderate activities had higher scores than those without moderate activities(13.6 and 12.4,respectively;t=-8.003,P＜0.001).Conclusions A method for motor function assessment in older adults was established,which can be used in the early recognition of motor function impairment,such as sarcopenia,fall,and disability.
Motor functionAssessmentEarly recognitionOlder adults
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