The correlation between the timed up and go test and fall risks in elderly frail patients
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2021.05.015
- VernacularTitle:"起立-行走"计时测试与老年衰弱患者跌倒风险的相关性研究
- Author:
Zhao MA
;
Jianjun WANG
;
Xia GAO
;
Aixin GUO
;
Jin XING
;
Danyang SONG
;
Zheng WANG
;
Fei LI
;
Xiaoya ZHANG
;
Mengyan SUN
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2021;40(5):614-617
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the correlation between the timed up and go(TUG)test and fall risks in elderly frail patients.Methods:From July to September 2019, elderly frail patients who were treated at the cardiovascular department of our hospital were enrolled.Basic clinical data and fall-related information of patients were collected.Patients were divided into the fall group and the non-fall group.Results on the body mass index(BMI), TUG, 4-meter maximum walking speed(4 m MWS)and Barthel index were compared between the two groups.The correlation between TUG and each indicator was examined.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the TUG and falls in elderly patients.Results:A total of 96 eligible patients were enrolled, including 35 in the fall group and 61 in the non-fall group.The average TUG time was longer in the fall group than in the non-fall group(16.45±6.44 s vs.10.17±2.91 s, t=-6.556, P<0.001). The correlation analysis results showed that the TUG was correlated with falls and 4 m MWS( r=0.582 and 0.875, both P<0.001). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the TUG( OR=1.201, 95% CI: 1.111-1.470, P=0.004)and 4 m MWS( OR=1.146, 95% CI: 1.063-1.244, P=0.015)were risk factors for falls. Conclusions:The TUG is correlated with fall risks in elderly frail patients and should be recommended as a routine test in clinical practice.
