Commonly measured constructs of mobility included walking , climbing stairs , and lower extremity function .
There was heterogeneity in ways of defining and measuring mobility limitation in older adults living in the community .
Mobility is critical in maintaining independence in older adults .
This study aims to systematic ally review the scientific literature to identify measures of mobility limitation for community-dwelling older adults .
Validity and Reliability of the Short Physical Performance Battery in Two Diverse Older Adult Populations in Quebec and Brazil
Objectives : To assess the validity and reliability of the Short Physical Performance Battery ( SPPB ) in adults 65 to 74 years old , capable in all basic activities of daily living ( ADL ) , in Quebec and Brazil . Methods : Participants were recruited in St. Bruno ( Quebec ) by local advertisements ( n = 60 ) and in Santa Cruz ( Brazil ) by r and om sampling ( n = 64 ) . The SPPB includes tests of gait , balance , and lower-limb strength . Disability status was categorized as intact mobility , limited mobility , and difficulty in any of ADL . Results : There was a grade d decrease in mean SPPB scores with increasing limitation of lower limbs , disability , and poor health . Using the test – retest reliability the authors evaluated the intraclass correlation coefficient , which was high in both sample s : .89 ( 95 % CI : 0.83 , 0.93 ) in St. Bruno and .83 in Santa Cruz ( 95 % CI : 0.73 , 0.89 ) . Discussion : This study provides evidence for the validity and reliability of SPPB in diverse population
Commonly measured constructs of mobility included walking , climbing stairs , and lower extremity function .
There was heterogeneity in ways of defining and measuring mobility limitation in older adults living in the community .
Mobility is critical in maintaining independence in older adults .
This study aims to systematic ally review the scientific literature to identify measures of mobility limitation for community-dwelling older adults .