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NCT Number: NCT04807556

The Alusti Test:Functional Evaluation Scale of Physical Performance in the Geriatric Population

With the Alusti Test, which is created by Josu Alustiza Navarro considering the existing tests, the physical performances of geriatricians with different levels and cognitive capacity are evaluated in a very short time and without tiring the patient. There are 2 versions, short and full. The short version is applicable to 100% of the large population, including "and cases of cognitive impairment. With the full version, it has nearly 85-90% applicability."

However, there is no study regarding the English version and validity reliability of the 'Alusti Test.

For this purpose, it is to investigate the English validity and reliability of the functional assessment scale of physical performance (Alusti Test) for the geriatric population and to provide a measurement tool to be used in the English literature to the sciences who want to work in this field.

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Key information

Conditions

Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric Population

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Emine Atıcı

Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being over the age of 65,
  • volunteering
  • to be able to read and write
  • To be able to read and write in Turkish

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Alusti Test

Other

Physical and psychological functional conditions are key factors in the elderly population

Primary outcomes

  1. Alusti test

    Time frame: 5 minute

    Physical and psychological functional conditions are key factors in the elderly population. Many evaluation tools are available, but they cannot be applied to the whole geriatric population. The use Alusti Test is presented.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).

    Time frame: 5 minute

    Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is an assessment test used to examine gait, balance, strength, and endurance in elderly epidemiological studies and outpatient clinics. Its performance is divided into three subtests: a hierarchical balance assessment, a short usual gait speed test, and 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS) test

  2. TimedUp and Go (TUG).

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    It is a clinical assessment test widely used to assess balance and walking ability in elderly populations [19-21]. To perform this test, participants are observed and timed in seconds, while they rise from an armed chair of approximately 46cm seat height and 65 cm arm height, walk at their usual pace a distance of 3 meters towards a line marked on the floor, turn 180 degrees, walk back to the chair, and sit down

  3. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    Cognitive status was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE); MMSE scores were categorized into three levels (0-17, 18-23, and 24-30, indicating severe, mild, and no impairment, respectively).

  4. Tinetti Test

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    The Tinetti test has been recommended and widely used in the elderly to assess mobility, balance and gait, and predict falls. D

  5. Rivermead Mobility Index

    Time frame: 10 minute

    The Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) is a hierarchical mobility scale used in neurological rehabilitation. It includes 15 items related to bed mobility, transfers, walking, stair use, and running. The RMI is presented in a questionnaire format with the examiner required to make one observation (standing unsupported >10 s). All items are rated in a yes/no format with positive responses scoring a 1 for a maximal RMI score of 15.

  6. Barthel Index

    Time frame: 5 minute

    The Barthel index (BI) is a widely used observer-based instrument to measure physical function.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Okan University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Alusti Test: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the "Functional Evaluation Scale of Physical Performance in the Geriatric Population".

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 19, 2021
Registry last updated
Jan 4, 2022

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