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Physical performance measures in aging research.

J M Guralnik1, L G Branch, S R Cummings

  • 1National Institute on Aging, Bethesda, MD 20892.

Journal of Gerontology
|September 1, 1989
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Physical performance assessments offer advantages over self-reports for evaluating physical functioning in aging research and clinical geriatrics. These objective measures predict health status, long-term care needs, and mortality, aiding clinicians and researchers.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Aging Research
  • Health Status Assessment

Background:

  • Physical functioning is crucial in geriatrics and aging research.
  • Traditional assessments rely on self- or proxy-reports.
  • Performance-based measures offer an objective alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the value of physical performance assessments.
  • To advocate for their wider adoption in research and clinical practice.
  • To explore their utility in various contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing performance-based measures where individuals perform specific tasks.
  • Evaluating performance using standardized criteria.
  • Reviewing existing literature on physical performance instruments.

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Main Results:

  • Physical performance assessments correlate highly with other health status indicators.
  • These measures effectively predict the need for long-term care and mortality.
  • Methodological work on these instruments is still developing but shows promise.

Conclusions:

  • Physical performance assessments should be more widely used.
  • They are valuable for cross-national studies, tracking functional changes, intervention endpoints, and identifying high-functioning individuals.
  • These assessments provide critical information for clinicians.