Clinical Trial: Reliability and Validity of Tele-Assessment for Functional Performance in Older vs. Younger Adults
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Geriatric Health
Young Adults
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Establishing the Reliability and Validity of Tele-Assessment for Functional Performance in Older Adults: A Comparative Study With Younger Individuals
Brief Summary:
This cross-sectional, comparative study aims to examine the intra-rater reliability, validity, and feasibility of tele-assessment versions of three functional mobility tests-the Timed Up and Go (TUG), 30-second Sit-to-Stand (30sSTS), and Gait Speed Test (GST)-in community-dwelling older adults (?65 years). To provide a comparative perspective, the same assessments will also be administered to a younger, healthy control group (18-44 years). The study seeks to determine whether tele-assessment can serve as a robust…
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