Validation of the Frenchay Activities index in a general population aged 16 years and older

Turnbull, Joanne; Kersten, Paula; Habib, Mohamed; McLellan, Lindsay; Mullee, Mark; George, Steve

doi:10.1053/apmr.2000.7162

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“…All participants scored more than 25 on the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) 24) . The reliability and validity of these tests have previously been demonstrated as satisfactory [25][26][27] . All elderly participants were living independently in the local community and most of the subjects were recreationally active, participating in activities such as walking and gardening.…”

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A Comparison of the Center of Pressure during Stair Descent in Young and Healthy Elderly Adults

Kim

2009

J Phys Ther Sci

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Abstract.[Purpose]The purpose of this study was to investigate the center of pressure (COP) trajectory during stair descent in young and healthy elderly adults.[Subjects] Fifteen community-dwelling healthy elderly adults (mean age, 73.1 ± 4.3 years) and 15 healthy young adults (mean age, 23.6 ± 2.4 years) volunteered to participate in this study.[Methods] Subjects stood in a predetermined position on the top of a staircase. Participants were then instructed to descend the staircase with three steps at a self-paced speed and continue for several strides after striking the force platform on the floor. Participants were required to place only one foot on each step (foot-over-foot) at a time. Performance was assessed by recording changes in the displacement of COP in the anteroposterior (A-P) and mediolateral (M-L) directions as well as recording the average velocity of COP by the use of two force platforms.[Results] The A-P and M-L displacements of COP as well as the average velocity of COP of the elderly were significantly lower than those of the young adults for both the right and the left feet (p<0.01).[Conclusion] The COP shift and velocity during stair descent might be appropriate parameters for identifying risk factors associated with stair-based accidents or falling.

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A Comparison of the Center of Pressure during Stair Descent in Young and Healthy Elderly Adults

Kim

2009

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…All participants scored greater than 24 on the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) 48) . These tests are considered reliable and valid based on previous studies [48][49][50] . No participants presented with neurological or orthopedic problems that precluded them from participation in the study.…”

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The Effectiveness of Community-Based Tai Chi Training on Balance Control during Stair Descent by Older Adults

2009

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Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of community-based Tai Chi (TC) training on balance control during stair descent by older adults.[Subjects] Participants were randomly assigned to either the TC group or the wellness education (WE) group. The participants in the TC group received TC training three times a week for 12 weeks. The participants in the WE group participated in a health education program for one hour weekly.[Methods] Subjects stood in a predetermined position at the top of a custom-built 3-step staircase and then negotiated the stairs at a selfpaced speed. Participants were asked to place only one foot on each step (foot-over-foot). The changes in the translation of the center of pressure (COP) before and after TC training were measured. [Results] Subjects in the TC group showed a significant increase in the displacement of COP in the anteroposterior (A-P) and mediolateral (M-L) directions as well as average velocity of the COP displacement after Tai Chi training (p<0.01). There was little change in the COP displacement for subjects in the WE group.[Conclusion] These findings support the use of TC training as an effective fall prevention program to reduce the incidence of falls among the elderly.

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“…The FAI has good construct validity, particularly in middle-aged and elderly people, and is reliable. 22 …”

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A multidimensional examination of correlates of fatigue during radiotherapy

Purcell

Fleming

Bennett

et al. 2009

Cancer

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BACKGROUND: Cancer-related fatigue can be measured as both a unidimensional and a multidimensional construct. Unidimensional fatigue and its symptom correlates have undergone some previous investigation; however, minimal research has considered the differential effect of correlates on individual dimensions of fatigue. The objective of the current study was to investigate cancer-related fatigue in a radiotherapy sample using a multidimensional conceptualization to determine whether correlates of fatigue are consistent across all dimensions or whether each fatigue dimension has its own unique pattern of correlates. METHODS: The study used a prospective cohort design with data collected from radiotherapy patients at 3 time points; before, after, and 6 weeks after radiotherapy treatment. RESULTS: A total of 210 participants were enrolled in the study. Results indicated the following relations. Increased general fatigue was found to be associated with lower performance status, being in a de facto relationship, depression, having treatment to the brain, and reduced vigorous physical activity. Increased physical fatigue was associated with lower performance status, depression, reduced physical activity, reduced productive hours, and nausea. Higher levels of reduced activity were associated with depression, decreased participation in activities of daily living, decreased number of productive hours, and lower performance status. Higher levels of reduced motivation were associated with radiotherapy to the brain, reduced moderate physical activity, and depression. Increased mental fatigue was associated with diagnosis of a brain tumor, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the current study support the recognition of multiple dimensions of fatigue, because each dimension examined had various correlates. These findings further develop our understanding of fatigue and may help clinicians provide more targeted information to people with cancer-related fatigue. Furthermore, these results can guide the development of group or individually tailored interventions that ultimately may reduce the impact of this distressing symptom on people with cancer. Cancer 2010;116:529-37.

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Validation of the Frenchay Activities index in a general population aged 16 years and older

Cited by 146 publications

References 17 publications

A Comparison of the Center of Pressure during Stair Descent in Young and Healthy Elderly Adults

A Comparison of the Center of Pressure during Stair Descent in Young and Healthy Elderly Adults

The Effectiveness of Community-Based Tai Chi Training on Balance Control during Stair Descent by Older Adults

A multidimensional examination of correlates of fatigue during radiotherapy

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