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  • Gerontology
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  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Laboratory mobility tests are commonly used to estimate older adults' real-world functioning.
  • The association between laboratory-measured mobility capacity and real-life mobility performance remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between laboratory-assessed mobility capacity and real-life mobility performance in older adults.
  • To determine if laboratory measures can predict real-life mobility outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • 84 older adults (mean age 72.5 years) participated.
  • Mobility capacity was assessed using the iTUG test and standard gait parameters.
  • Real-life mobility performance was monitored for approximately 7 days using smartphone technology, capturing parameters like active time, steps, and action range.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations were found between laboratory and real-life mobility measures (r = .229 to .461).
  • However, laboratory measures explained only a small percentage (5% to 21%) of the variance in real-life mobility performance.

Conclusions:

  • In non-impaired older adults, laboratory mobility capacity measures have limited predictive value for real-life performance.
  • Factors beyond physical capacity significantly influence how older adults navigate their daily lives.
  • Clinical assessments and interventions for mobility deficits should consider these additional influencing factors.