Abstract
Objectives: To investigate whether the performance on 5 times sit-to-stand test (5tSTS) can predict subsequent falls, fall-related fracture, and activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) disability in older persons. Methods: A total of 948 older adults (age ≥ 60) participated in this study. Ability and the time to finish 5tSTS were recorded at baseline. Number of falls, fall-related fractures, and the ability to complete ADL and IADL without assistance were recorded retrospectively at baseline and at the 3-year follow-up. Results: Inability to complete 5tSTS was a marginal predictor of falls (OR = 4.22) and a significant predictor of ADL- (OR = 24.70) and IADL-related disability (OR = 17.10) at 3-year follow-up. The need of longer time to complete 5tSTS was predictive of developing IADL-related disability at 3-year follow-up (OR = 4.22 [> 16.6 s]; OR = 2.49 [13.7-16.6 s]). Discussion: 5tSTS is an easily administered tool which can be used to predict subsequent ADL- and IADL-related disability.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 478-492 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Aging and Health |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- activity of daily living (ADL)
- disability
- falls
- instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Gerontology
- Community and Home Care