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Association Between Computerized Reaction Time, Short Physical Performance Battery and Berg Balance Scale in the Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
- Source :
- Annals of Geriatric Medicine & Research; Sep2017, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p108-114, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: Falls, in older adults, can worsen physical functioning and lead to serious complications. Thus, as a means of preventive intervention, this high-risk group should be screened. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether reaction time is clinically applicable as a fall risk assessment tool. Methods: The study participants were community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older, who scored 24 or more in the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination, and did not have difficulty with communication and comprehension. To investigate the relationship between hand reaction time and fall risk, we used items from a recently developed computerized apparatus, which includes 2 fall risk assessment tools: the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Results: Reaction time was negatively correlated with the total SPPB (r=-0.314, p<0.001) and BBS scores (r=-0.164, p<0.001); the scores were higher when reaction times were lower. Multiple linear regression analyses also showed that the total SPPB (β=-0.30; 95% confidence interval [CI], -0.26 to -0.02) and BBS scores (β=-0.14; 95% CI, -0.26 to -0.02) significantly increased as the reaction time decreased. Conclusion: Reaction time was significantly correlated with the SPPB and BBS, confirming the possibility of its use in tools for fall risk assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- REACTION time
PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY
OLDER people
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25084798
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Geriatric Medicine & Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 125962258
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.2017.21.3.108