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Physical Function Does Not Predict Care Assessment Need Score in Older Veterans.

Monica C Serra1,2, Odessa Addison1,2, Jamie Giffuni1

  • 1Baltimore VA Medical Center, MD, USA.

Journal of Applied Gerontology : the Official Journal of the Southern Gerontological Society
|April 7, 2017
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Physical function limitations were common in older male Veterans, yet they did not predict the Care Assessment Need (CAN) score. Adding physical function tests may improve identifying high-risk patients.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Services Research
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • The Veterans Health Administration uses the Care Assessment Need (CAN) score to identify high-risk patients.
  • Predictive models are crucial for proactive healthcare management in veteran populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between physical function and CAN scores in older male Veterans.
  • To determine if physical function assessments could enhance the prediction of high-risk patients.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy-four older male Veterans (mean age 71) were assessed.
  • Evaluated subjective (Short Form-36) and objective (walking speed, step test, physical performance battery) physical function.
  • Correlated physical function measures with established CAN scores.
Keywords:
SPPBVeteranactivities of daily livingagingdisabilitygait speedmobility functionsubjective physical function

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Main Results:

  • A significant percentage of participants reported limitations in both low and high-intensity activities.
  • 35% to 65% demonstrated limitations on objective physical function tests.
  • Neither subjective nor objective physical function measures predicted the CAN score.

Conclusions:

  • Current CAN scores may not fully capture physical functional status in older Veterans.
  • Integrating physical function assessments could improve the identification of high-risk individuals.
  • Further research is warranted to refine risk stratification tools for veteran health.