Journal article
What Physical Attributes Underlie Self-Reported vs. Observed Ability to Walk 400 m in Later Life?
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to evaluate and contrast the physical attributes that are associated with self-reported vs. observed ability to walk 400 m among older adults.
DESIGN: Analysis of baseline and 3-yr data from 1026 participants 65 yrs or older in the InCHIANTI (Invecchiare in Chianti) study was conducted. Observed and self-reported ability to walk 400 m at baseline and at 3 yrs were primary outcomes. Predictors included leg …
Authors
Beauchamp MK; Leveille SG; Patel KV; Kiely DK; Phillips CL; Bandinelli S; Ferrucci L; Guralnik J; Bean JF
Journal
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vol. 93, No. 5, pp. 396–404
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2014
DOI
10.1097/phm.0000000000000034
ISSN
0894-9115
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AccelerationAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overDatabases, FactualFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHumansKnee JointLogistic ModelsLongitudinal StudiesLower ExtremityMaleMobility LimitationMultivariate AnalysisMuscle StrengthObservationPhysical EndurancePostural BalanceRange of Motion, ArticularRisk AssessmentSelf ReportSex FactorsWalking