Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test the construct validity of the hierarchical levels of self-reported physical disability using health-related variables and physical-performance tests as criteria. The study participants were a community-based sample of 368 adults age 60 years or older. These older adults were grouped into 4 levels according to their physical-disability status (able, mildly disabled, moderately disabled, and severely disabled groups) based on their self-reported measures on the mobility, instrumented activity of daily living (IADL), and activities of daily living (ADL) domains. Health-related variables (body-mass index, number of comorbidities, depression status, mental status, and self-perceived health status) and eight performance-based tests demonstrated significant group differences. Self-reported measures of physical disability can be used to categorize older adults into different stages of physical functional decline.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 75-89 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of aging and physical activity |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2007 |
Keywords
- Aging
- Mobility limitation
- Psychometrics
- Screening community
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology