Normative Values of Functional Fitness in Elderly Population
Condition: Elderly Care; Functional Fitness
Study type: Observational

Summary: 
      Frailty is a multidimensional concept that influences several domains , such as body mass
      decline, gait ,mobility, balance ,muscle strength ,motor processing ,cognition, nutrition
      endurance, and physical activity, and its directly related to adverse consequences such as
      falls ,disability the need for long term care , hospitalization and even mortality. As the
      elderly have twice as many disabilities and four times as many physical limitations as people
      less than 60 years of age. There is a need to focus on this demographic shift and Aging
      population Pakistan increasing double in 2050 hence is has become a new challenge. So,
      Effective approaches is needed to help older people maintain a healthy and active life. The
      main objective is to determine reference values of senior fitness test SFT for elderly
      population. The Senior Fitness Test is a battery of tests for the assessment of the
      functional fitness of older persons. This test will assess the physiological capacity for
      carrying out normal daily activities independently and safely without the appearance of
      fatigue. For this study cross sectional survey will conduct and will use non probability
      convenience sampling technique , sample size will be 500 both male and female and conducted
      from Heaven old age homes and Dar ul Khilafa old age home, Lahore. Inclusion criteria
      includes subject 60 and above , living Subjects 60 years and above, living independently (not
      community dwelling, hospitals, nurse homes etc ), perform ADLS. Exclusion criteria includes
      if not willing to participate, any medical contraindication, unable to speech ,functional
      disability .All the analysis will be carried out on SPSS v -25.
    

Detailed description: 
      According to the world health organization WHO, the proportion of older people above 60 is
      growing more rapidly than any other age group. Within this group not everyone reach old age
      successfully. Although the common rule is that increasing age is related to decreasing
      well-being and increasing levels of frailty. It is also true that individual with same
      chronological age can vary in health and functional status . Functional fitness is a way to
      help people perform daily tasks with ease. It includes exercises that mimic the movements of
      daily activities. Walking, squatting, bending, pushing, and pulling are examples. Three key
      elements of functional fitness for seniors are balance, mobility, and strength. Improving
      these three aspects of physical fitness helps seniors: Maintain a healthy body weight, Reduce
      the risk of falling, Make activities of daily living easier, Boost emotional health. The
      discovery of effective interventions to prevent or delay disability in older persons is a
      public health priority. The geriatric assessment designed to manage frail older people
      requiring medical care, is responsible for early diagnosis , assessment, treatment, and
      planning while addressing a person's medical, psychological, social, and functional
      capabilities.

      The purpose of study to highlights age-related differences in physical abilities and the risk
      for the loss of independence in later life. High walkability of the living environment
      provides opportunities for physical activity in old age, but among those with physical
      limitations especially, awareness of environmental facilitators may be needed to promote
      physical activity. The main objective of this research will be to provide normative values of
      functional fitness in 60 and above seniors citizens of Pakistan .Research results will enable
      preparing an effective intervention strategy for maintaining mobility and functional
      independence of elderly people.
    

Observational model: Ecologic or Community
Time perspective: Cross-Sectional
Sampling method: Non-Probability Sample
Study population: 
        Informed consent will be obtained from participants to meet inclusion criteria before
        including in study.It is a cross sectional study, researcher will find out the normative
        values of senior citizen by using senior fitness test SFT in both male and female gender 60
        or above age .Senior fitness test contains 6 six and before assessment , screening
        participants either meet inclusion criteria or not and for basic and advanced everyday
        activities . Anthropometric measurements by BMI body mass index will used. So overall this
        procedure will contain 45 to 50 minute per participant. All readings of SFT 6 components
        will be mentioned in table according to gender and age group 60-64yrs
        ,65-69yrs,70-74yrs,75-79yrs,80-84yrs
      
Keywords: Normative values; Senior Fitness Test; Functional fitness