Timed up and go (TuG) and Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) both seem to look into the same area; balance, functional mobility and gait.
If I'm looking into elderly/older adult population (age >70years), is there one that is more specific to the population yielding accurate results?
I'm looking to justify the use of one of them as outcome measure of an elderly who had a recent mechanical fall at home for discharge planning. Thank you!
Hi,
I think psychometric properties depend on the population. Do you mean 'healthy' elderly? Parkinsonian? Vestibular disorders, ....
Regards,
Sarah
Hi Faye, from a clinical perspective, the components of TUG don't match functional mobility performance required at home. In our hospital, we have looked at the Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS) and De Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI). We decided we preferred the DEMMI, as it was more relevant, and has good measurement properties, and published reference standards for different populations. However, it doesn't consider stairs. I can't comment on DGI at all. All the best with whatever you choose.
Hi Sarah Mingels I was looking at a 'healthy' elderly other than having history of falls :)
As for Jo Nolan thank you for the insight! I was concerned if there were any of these tests that included stairs assessment as the elderly lives in a two-storey house and being able to clear stairs in her own home would be needed. I've seen EMS but not DEMMI and i'll check that out, thanks!
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Linguistics
- Composition Studies
- Publications