3 Year-Trajectories of Physical Fitness among Older People with Successful and Usual Aging
Autor: | Ai Yin Lim, 林愛音 |
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Rok vydání: | 2017 |
Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
Popis: | 105 Changing trend of physical fitness is not widely studied among successfully aged people. This longitudinal data analysis aimed to compare the trajectories of physical fitness in older people with successful aging (SA) and usual aging (UA). Data was obtained from a three-year follow up prospective cohort study (n= 353, mean age: 77.13 ± 6.78). Assessment was done at 4 time points: baseline and annual follow up for three years. Physical fitness tests include six minute walk test (6MWT), handgrip strength, chair rise test (CRT), timed up and go test (TUG) and functional reach test (FRT). SA was defined as with independent ADL and IADL, no depression (GDS |
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