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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • Mobility assessment is vital for patient care and research.
  • Numerous tools exist, varying in application and setting.
  • New sensor technologies offer objective physical activity data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common mobility assessment instruments.
  • To discuss their application in multidisciplinary research and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of peer-reviewed articles.
  • Inclusion of government websites and best practice guidelines.
  • Analysis of data from electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL).

Main Results:

  • A wide array of assessment tools are available, including clinician-, observer-, and patient-reported measures.
  • Performance outcome instruments and implementation resources vary in purpose and setting.
  • Wearable and ambient sensors enable passive, objective data collection for mobility changes.

Conclusions:

  • Tool selection depends on evidence, population, outcomes, feasibility, and psychometric properties (validity and reliability).
  • Nurses, particularly in inpatient settings, play a key role in mobility assessment and care planning.
  • Establishing a robust mobility culture necessitates a systematic, multidisciplinary, and sustained approach.