Assessing Motor Function in Frail Older Adults in Their Home Settings
Challenges, Strategies and Recommendations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15480361 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lijuan Yin (0000-0001-7758-0363, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, corresponding author), María Mercedes Ferreira Cáceres (0000-0002-5291-5283, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Maria Caceres (Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60608, USA), Jordan Skowronski (0000-0003-1909-3393, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Naoko Muramatsu (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 15 |
| Pages | 6515-6515 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20156515 |
| PMID | 37569055 |
| OpenAlex | W4385555865 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 42 |
Assessing motor competence is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of physical activity interventions that aim to maintain or improve older adults' function. However, assessing motor competence in older adults who have difficulties walking or standing is challenging, because few instruments or guidelines are appropriate for these frail older adults. This article aims to describe challenges in evaluating motor function among frail older adults, discuss strategies for adapting motor function assessments to their home settings, and provide recommendations for future clinical trials so that older adults with ambulatory difficulties can benefit from motor function assessment and physical activity programs. Data came from the baseline assessment of 116 participants of an ongoing clinical trial, "Promoting Seniors' Health with Home Care Aides (Pro-Home)". Our results demonstrated that the Pro-Home study involved participants who would be typically excluded from clinical trials and that the two instruments selected or developed for Pro-Home (Short Physical Performance Battery, Pro-Home Ankle Range of Motion Measure) captured a wide range of lower extremity motor competence with no or few missing data. Recommendations for future studies include knowing the target population thoroughly, developing trust and rapport with all parties involved, and continuously collaborating with interviewers who conduct assessments
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |