Unified Framework for Measuring Mobility in Older People: Emerging Data from a Canadian Aging Cohort
2024
Unified Framework for Measuring Mobility in Older People
Sample size: 1200
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Author Information
Author(s): Beauchamp Marla
Primary Institution: McMaster University
Hypothesis
Can a unified framework improve the measurement of mobility in older populations?
Conclusion
The proposed framework for measuring mobility in older adults can enhance research and practice by standardizing terminology and constructs.
Supporting Evidence
- The framework includes three constructs: perceived mobility, locomotor capacity for mobility, and actual mobility.
- Wearable devices can monitor the real-world mobility of older adults.
Takeaway
This study is about creating a better way to measure how older people move around, using new technology to track their daily activities.
Methodology
The study involved a digital mobility cohort of over 1200 community-dwelling older adults with detailed mobility measurements.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults
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