13can Measures of Physical Performance in Mid-Life Improve the Clinical Prediction of Disability in Early Old Age? Findings From a British Birth Cohort Study
Abstract:Background: Poor performance in physical tests such as grip strength and walking speed is a risk factor for disability in old age, although whether such measures improve the discrimination of clinical prediction models when traditional clinical risk factors are already known is not clear. The prevalence of disability in mid-life is relatively low and hence screening in this age group may present an opportunity for early identification of those at increased future risk who may benefit most from preventative int… Show more
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