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The physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE): evidence for validity.

R A Washburn1, E McAuley, J Katula

  • 1Department of Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, 61801, USA.

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|July 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is a valid tool for measuring physical activity in older adults. PASE scores correlate with key health indicators, supporting its use in epidemiological studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Epidemiology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Assessing physical activity in older adults is crucial for understanding health outcomes.
  • The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is a commonly used questionnaire.
  • Its validity in sedentary older populations requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the construct validity of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE).
  • To examine the association between PASE scores and physiological/performance measures in sedentary older adults.

Main Methods:

  • PASE scores were correlated with peak oxygen uptake, resting heart rate and blood pressure, body fat percentage, and balance.
  • Participants were sedentary adults (N=190) aged 55-74 years.

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  • Analysis included comparisons based on sex, age group, and chronic health conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • PASE scores were significantly higher in men than women and in younger older adults (55-64 years) compared to older adults (65+ years).
    • Individuals without chronic health conditions reported higher PASE scores.
    • PASE scores showed significant correlations with peak oxygen uptake (r=0.20), systolic blood pressure (r=-0.18), and balance (r=0.20).

    Conclusions:

    • The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) demonstrates good construct validity in sedentary older adults.
    • PASE is a suitable measure for epidemiological studies investigating physical activity, health, and function in this demographic.
    • Findings support the use of PASE for assessing physical activity levels and their relationship with health markers in older populations.