@article{ref1,
title="The 180° turn phase of the timed up and go test better predicts history of falls in the oldest-old when compared with the full test: a case-control study",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2022",
author="Brauner, Fabiane de Oliveira and Figueiredo, Anelise Ineu and Urbanetto, Matheus de Souza and Baptista, Rafael Reimann and Schiavo, Aniuska and Mestriner, Regis Gemerasca",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="The 180° turn phase of the test may better differentiate the oldest-old regarding their history of falls. This is a case-control study designed to detect the ability of the 180° turn timed up and go (TUG) phase to detect a history of falls in the oldest-old. Sixty people aged 85 years and older were assessed in their homes. The single-task and dual-task TUG tests were performed using an inertial sensor (G-Walk). Sociodemographic data, physical activity levels, mental status, depressive symptoms, concern for falls occurrence, number of medicines in use, self-perception of balance, and the functional reach test were also assessed. The logistic regressions revealed the 180° turn phase of both the single-task and dual-task TUG was almost three times better than the full TUG test to detect a history of falls, thus providing insights that can be used to better assess functional mobility in the oldest-old.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2022-0091",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0091"
}