Physical Function
- Author:
Wong Sweet Fun
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Disability evaluation
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2012;38(1 (Supplement)):8-17
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In recent years, a growing body of research shows that physical performance measures such as the Short
Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), are valuable in providing useful information in the assessment of older adults. These measures have the advantages of being reproducible and more sensitive to change. They have also been proven to be practical and safe for trained persons to administer in the home and community settings.