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Mobility screening in the elderly and resulting referral.

F Dobbs1, S Prosser, N Maguire

  • 1Dept. of Primary Health Care, University of Plymouth, U.K.

Irish Medical Journal
|June 9, 1999
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The Royal College of General Practitioners

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mobility limitations are a significant concern for older adults.
  • Assessing mobility is crucial for maintaining independence in the elderly population.
  • The Royal College of General Practitioners' (RCGP) mobility screening questionnaire's utility in Irish general practice was previously unevaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the RCGP mobility screening questionnaire's effectiveness in Irish general practice.
  • To determine the prevalence of mobility issues among individuals aged 75 and above in Ireland.
  • To identify potential gaps in physiotherapy services.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire screening survey was conducted across six geographically diverse Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) faculty areas.
  • A random sample of 627 individuals aged 75 years or older participated.
  • The RCGP mobility screening questionnaire was administered by general practitioners, with interventions also recorded.

Main Results:

  • 92% of participants could independently navigate their homes, and 78% could manage stairs independently.
  • A walking stick was the most common mobility aid, used by 27% of participants.
  • Mental impairment was strongly linked to difficulties with in-house mobility, with 86% of those not independent scoring below 8 on the Abbreviated Mental Test Score.

Conclusions:

  • The RCGP mobility screening questionnaire is a practical and effective tool for identifying mobility problems in older adults within Irish general practice.
  • Findings suggest potential deficiencies in physiotherapy service availability in certain regions.
  • The study highlights the association between cognitive function and mobility in the elderly.

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