Functional Fitness Norms of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Southern Rural Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Wang, Chun-Wei; Yeh, Jia-Ling; Li, Shuk-Fong; Chen, Chun-Ming; Wang, Hsiu-Hua; He, Cheng-Shiun; Lin, Hsin-Tzu

doi:10.3390/healthcare12020213

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“…For example, p10, p25, p50 and p75, p90, whose categorizations are interpreted as low, normal and high performance (< p25, p50 and > p75). Although, recently a study conducted on OAs living in rural areas of southern Taiwan has suggested the < p30, p50 and > p70 percentiles [32].…”

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Normative values to assess functional fitness in older adults in a region of Chile.

Cossio-Bolaños,

Vidal-Espinoza,

Olivares

et al. 2024

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Background Aging is a global phenomenon that has generated great concerns and challenges in terms of public health and medical care, associated with a lower quality of life. Objective To compare the functional fitness of older adults in a region of Chile with other countries, and to propose normative values according to age range and sex. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in older adults of the central-south region of Chile. The sample selection was non-probabilistic. A total of 787 older adults (180 males and 607 females) with an age range of 60 to 85 years were investigated. Weight and height were assessed. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated. The four physical tests evaluated were: 30-s push-up (reps), 30-s standing chair (rep), 8-ft up-and-go (sec), 2-min step test (rep) and 6-min walk (m). Percentiles were calculated for p10, p25, p50, p75 and p90), through the LMS method (L: Lambda; skewness), M: Mu; median and S: Sigma; coefficient of variation). Results Discrepancies in BMI were observed between countries (in males from ~ 4.3 to 7.0 kg/m2 and in females from ~ 6.7-7.5kg/m2). In the 30-s push-up test) there were variations from ~ 3 to 6 repetitions in both sexes. In the 8-ft up-and-go test, discrepancies ranged from ~ 1.1 to 4.4 seconds. In the aerobic 2-min step test, discrepancies ranged in both sexes from ~ 21 to 41 repetitions. In the 6-min walk test, the variations between studies ranged from ~ 150 to 245 meters in both sexes. In the 30-s standing chair test, performance in both sexes was relatively homogeneous, varying from ~ 1 to 2 repetitions. Percentiles by age range and sex were developed for BMI and the five functional fitness tests. Conclusion This study demonstrated that there were discrepancies in BMI and functional fitness performance of older adults between countries in various geographic regions of the world. In addition, the proposed percentiles are an important tool to track individual changes and can be used to evaluate and plan intervention programs in older adults in Chile.

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Normative values to assess functional fitness in older adults in a region of Chile.

Cossio-Bolaños,

Vidal-Espinoza,

Olivares

et al. 2024

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Establishing sex- and age-specific normative values for the Senior Fitness Test among community-dwelling elderly aged 70 and older in Eastern China: a community-based study

Yang,

Yu,

et al. 2024

BMC Geriatr

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Background The preservation of physical health is of crucial importance for the overall well-being of the ageing population, a concern that is particularly relevant in the context of rapidly ageing societies such as China. The Senior Fitness Test has emerged as an instrument for evaluating and monitoring the physical fitness of elderly individuals. However, there is a lack of data regarding the normative values of physical fitness among community-dwelling elderly people aged 70 years and older in China. Objective This study aims to propose sex- and age-specific normative values for the components of the Senior Fitness Test in a large-based sample of Chinese aged over 70, thus contributing to the development of more tailored interventions addressing the aging trends. Methods A total of 21,305 community-dwelling elderly individuals aged over 70 (53.02% female) were evaluated using the Senior Fitness Test in Hangzhou, China. Sex- and age-specific normative values for each component were computed, ranging from the 5th to the 95th percentile, with increments of the 5th percentile. Results The results showed that the normative values vary by gender and age, declining with age in both males and females. Males exhibit superior strength, endurance, and dynamic balance, while females tend to have greater flexibility. Conclusion This study established sex- and age-specific normative values for selected components of the Senior Fitness Test among elderly individuals in China. The study’s findings provided performance standards for clinically assessing the physical fitness of Chinese seniors and could serve as valuable insights for future research endeavors.

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Sex differences in the associations of accelerometer-determined physical activity with physical and cognitive function in older adults living in long-term care

Zeng,

Hsu,

van Schooten

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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Older adults residing in long-term care often experience declines in physical and cognitive functions despite the access to in-house physical activity (PA) programs. This study aimed to evaluate the associations of PA with physical function and global cognitive function in older adults living in long-term care, while examining potential sex differences. A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted, involving 67 participants (34 men, 33 women). PA levels were assessed using tri-axial accelerometers. Physical function, including muscular strength, postural sway, and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and cognitive function were measured. Spearman correlation analysis revealed no significant associations between PA metrics and muscular strength, postural sway, or global cognitive function across the entire samples (p ≥ 0.091). Multiple linear regression models were developed for the entire sample, males, and females to examine the associations between PA and physical function measures and global cognitive function. After adjustments for confounders, light PA was significantly associated with higher SPPB sub-scores (gait: β = 0.600, p < 0.001; sit-to-stand: β = 0.574, p < 0.001), faster usual gait speed (β = 0.659, p = 0.012), and shorter sit-to-stand times (β = −0.305, p = 0.041) across the whole sample. Similar significant associations were observed in males between light PA and SPPB scores (total: β = 0.319, p = 0.040; gait: β = 0.532, p < 0.001; sit-to-stand: β = 0.417, p = 0.009), usual gait speed (β = 0.762, p = 0.017), and sit-to-stand times (β = −0.677, p < 0.001). In females, a significant association was found between light PA and global cognitive function (β = 0.319, p = 0.012) after adjusting for confounders. This study highlights sex differences in the association of accelerometer-determined PA with physical and cognitive function in older adults living in long-term care, with LPA showing beneficial effects, especially for physical function in males and for cognitive function in females.

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Functional Fitness Norms of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Southern Rural Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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References 26 publications

Normative values to assess functional fitness in older adults in a region of Chile.

Normative values to assess functional fitness in older adults in a region of Chile.

Establishing sex- and age-specific normative values for the Senior Fitness Test among community-dwelling elderly aged 70 and older in Eastern China: a community-based study

Sex differences in the associations of accelerometer-determined physical activity with physical and cognitive function in older adults living in long-term care

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