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Reference values for the timed up and go test: a descriptive meta-analysis.

Richard W Bohannon1

  • 1Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA. ptconsultant@comcast.net

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (2001)
|August 18, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test provides normative reference values for elders. This meta-analysis established mean TUG times for different age groups, aiding in performance comparison.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Clinical assessment
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a common assessment for older adults.
  • Established normative reference values for the TUG test are currently lacking.
  • This study addresses this gap through a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish definitive normative reference values for the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in elders.
  • To consolidate data from multiple studies to provide a reliable standard for TUG test performance.
  • To enable comparison of individual patient performance against established norms.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of bibliographic databases for studies reporting TUG times in healthy elders.
  • Consolidation and examination of study specifics and data for homogeneity.

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  • Meta-analysis of data from 21 included studies.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall mean TUG time for individuals aged 60 years and older was 9.4 seconds (95% CI: 8.9-9.9).
    • Mean TUG times varied by age group: 8.1 seconds (60-69 years), 9.2 seconds (70-79 years), and 11.3 seconds (80-99 years).
    • Data homogeneity was observed, particularly within specific age categories.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented reference values offer a standard for comparing TUG test performance in elderly individuals.
    • Patients exceeding the upper confidence interval limits demonstrate below-average performance.
    • These findings support the clinical utility of the TUG test in geriatric assessment.