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Metric properties of the "timed get up and go- modified version" test, in risk assessment of falls in active women / Propiedades metricas del "timed get up and go version modificada" en el riesgo de caídas en mujeres activas
Alfonso Mora, Margareth Lorena.
  • Alfonso Mora, Margareth Lorena; Universidad de La Sabana. Programa de Fisioterapia. Chia. CO
Colomb. med ; 48(1): 19-24, Jan.-March 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-890848
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To analyse the metric properties of the Timed Get up and Go-Modified Version Test (TGUGM), in risk assessment of falls in a group of physically active women.

Methods:

A sample was constituted by 202 women over 55 years of age, were assessed through a crosssectional study. The TGUGM was applied to assess their fall risk. The test was analysed by comparison of the qualitative and quantitative information and by factor analysis. The development of a logistic regression model explained the risk of falls according to the test components.

Results:

The TGUGM was useful for assessing the risk of falls in the studied group. The test revealed two factors the Get Up and the Gait with dual task. Less than twelve points in the evaluation or runtimes higher than 35 seconds was associated with high risk of falling. More than 35 seconds in the test indicated a risk fall probability greater than 0.50. Also, scores less than 12 points were associated with a delay of 7 seconds more in the execution of the test (p= 0.0016).

Conclusions:

Factor analysis of TGUGM revealed two dimensions that can be independent predictors of risk of falling The Get up that explains between 64% and 87% of the risk of falling, and the Gait with dual task, that explains between 77% and 95% of risk of falling.
RESUMEN
Resumen

Objetivo:

Analizar las propiedades métricas del Test Timed Get Up and Go - modificado (TGUGM) midiendo el riesgo de caídas a un grupo de mujeres colombianas físicamente activas.

Métodos:

Estudio, transversal con 202 mujeres mayores de 55 años realizado en Chía, Colombia. Se aplicó el TGUGM para conocer su riesgo de caídas. La prueba comparó la información cualitativa y cuantitativa mediante un análisis factorial. El desarrollo de un modelo de regresión logístico explicó el riesgo de caídas según los componentes de la prueba.

Resultados:

El TGUGM permitió valorar el riesgo de caídas en el grupo estudiado. La prueba muestra dos factores el Get up (levantarse) y el Gait with dual task (Marchar con doble tarea). Calificaciones inferiores a doce puntos y tiempos de ejecución superiores a 35 segundos reflejaron alto riesgo de caída. Un tiempo mayor a 35 segundos indica probabilidad de caída mayor a 0.50 y calificaciones menores a 12 puntos se asociaron con una demora de 7 segundos más en la ejecución del test (p <0.001).

Conclusiones:

El riesgo de caídas del grupo de mujeres colombianas fue alto en el 22%. El análisis factorial del TGUGM reflejó dos dimensiones que pueden ser predictoras independientes del riesgo de caída El Get up que puede explicar entre el 64% y 87% del mismo y el Gait with dual task, que explica entre el 77% y el 95% de dicho riesgo.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Psychomotor Performance / Accidental Falls / Risk Assessment / Gait Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Colomb. med Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de La Sabana/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Psychomotor Performance / Accidental Falls / Risk Assessment / Gait Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Colomb. med Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de La Sabana/CO