Feasibility of Timed Up and Go Administered via Telerehabilitation in Older Adults

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to explore the feasibility of telehealth-obtained Timed Up and Go (TUG). Methods: The TUG was administered twice during 1 visit. The TUG distance as set up by the participant was compared with the TUG set up by a rater. A second rater scored the TUG virtually, and a third rater scored session recordings twice, 30 days apart. Results: There was a strong and significant correlation between the face-to-face and virtually obtained TUG scores using the patient-identified distances (r = 0.994; 95% confidence interval, 0.957-0.999). Discussion: Virtual TUG measurements are comparable with those measured face-to-face.

Optimizing Telehealth Strategies for Rehabilitation

“…The increasing aging population has created a demand for e-health technologies that support healthy aging, reduce health care costs, and address the limited availability of health care professionals. 1,2 These technologies encompass various information and communication technologies used in health care settings, including remote monitoring technologies (RMTs). [3][4][5] RMTs allow for the remote monitoring of individuals' health and the transmission of data to health care providers for review.…”