The analysis of our outcomes illustrates the similarities and differences between the identified tests
Assessment s of gait , balance , and transfer in elderly people play a valuable role in maintaining healthy aging and preventing a decline in mobility .
Several evaluation tools have been proposed ; however , clinicians should select the most accurate ones wisely , based on numerous criteria .
This systematic review aims to identify all applicable elderly mobility assessment tests and show their measurement properties with as much detail as possible .
Modified Emory Functional Ambulation Profile: An Outcome Measure for the Rehabilitation of Poststroke Gait Dysfunction
Background and Purpose — The modified Emory Functional Ambulation Profile ( mEFAP ) is an easily administered test that measures the time to ambulate through 5 common environmental terrains with or without an assistive device or manual assistance . The mEFAP was evaluated for its interrater reliability , test-retest reliability , concurrent validity , and sensitivity to change during outpatient rehabilitation for poststroke gait dysfunction . Methods — Twenty-six poststroke patients were followed up prospect ively in a rehabilitation day-treatment program . The  mEFAP , Berg Balance Test ( BBT ) , and 7-item mobility subsection of the Functional Independence Measure + Functional Assessment Measure ( FAMm ) were completed at admission and discharge . Results — mEFAP interrater reliability ( intraclass coefficient [ ICC ] 0.999 ) and test-retest reliability ( ICC 0.998 ) were high . The BBT demonstrated high interrater ( ICC 0.992 ) but poor test-retest ( ICC 0.605 ) reliability . Initial and final scores comparing the mEFAP with the BBT ( r = −0.735 , r = −0.703 ) and the mEFAP with the FAMm ( r = 0.685 , r = −0.775 ) were strongly correlated . Improvement on the mEFAP correlated with improved BBT performance ( r = −0.524 ) . There was no correlation between overall change observed on the FAMm and change on the mEFAP ( r = −0.145 ) . Total mEFAP and all mEFAP subtask scores improved over time ( P < 0.0001 ) . Conclusions — The mEFAP is a reliable gait- assessment tool for patients with stroke and is sensitive to change in ambulation speed
The analysis of our outcomes illustrates the similarities and differences between the identified tests
Assessment s of gait , balance , and transfer in elderly people play a valuable role in maintaining healthy aging and preventing a decline in mobility .
Several evaluation tools have been proposed ; however , clinicians should select the most accurate ones wisely , based on numerous criteria .
This systematic review aims to identify all applicable elderly mobility assessment tests and show their measurement properties with as much detail as possible .