Understanding Fatigability in Healthy Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Glynn Nancy, Cawthon Peggy, Schrack Jennifer, Reagan Garcia, Kyle Moored, Caterina Rosano, Emma Gay
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
Higher perceived and performance fatigability is associated with various health and mobility factors in older adults.
Conclusion
The study aims to identify factors related to perceived and performance fatigability to inform interventions for healthy aging.
Supporting Evidence
- Fatigability is a critical trait for understanding health conditions.
- Measures of fatigability include perceived physical fatigability and performance fatigability.
- The study uses extensive phenotype data collected at baseline in SOMMA.
Takeaway
This study looks at how tiredness affects older people and what can be done to help them stay active and healthy.
Methodology
The study uses validated measures of perceived and performance fatigability, including the Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale and performance deterioration during a 400m walk.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 76.3 years, 59.2% women, 85% white.
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