Five-times Sit-to-Stand Test on Physical Performance for Older People
- VernacularTitle:5次坐立试验对老年人运动功能的评估价值
- Author:
Liming LIU
;
Changshui WENG
;
Na WANG
;
Caixing ZHU
;
Weiguo JIAO
;
Zhongshi CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
older people, five-times sit-to-stand test, assessment, physical function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(4):359-361
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo determine the value of the five-times sit-to-stand test (FTSST) on assessment of physical performance for older people.Methods65 volunteers participated in this study. 21 of them were evaluated the FTSST twice by the same raters within one week. Test-retest reliability assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). 65 volunteers were tested for the FTSST, the Timed "up & go" test(TUGT) and the strength of lower limbs. The Pearson's correlation (r) and stepwise regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between these variables and the FTSST time.ResultsThe FTSST showed good test-retest reliability(ICC=0-91, 95%CI:0-79～0-96). The TUGT, the strength of lower limbs and age were significantly related to the FTSST time (P<0-05). The strength of lower limbs was important clinical factor to consider in determining the FTSST time.ConclusionThe FTSST showed good test-retest reliability and can reflect the physical functional status of older people.
