Temporal Patterns in Performance of the 30 Second Chair-Stand Test Evince Differences in Physical and Mental Characteristics Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan

Healthcare

Kayoko Shiraiwa¹  Hina Matsuda¹  Kana Yokoe¹  Shin Murata¹  Teppei Abiko¹  Hodaka Mitsumoto¹  Jun Horie¹  Akio Goda¹  Hideki Nakano¹ 

[1] Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kyoto Tachibana University, Kyoto 607-8175, Japan;

关键词: 30 second chair-stand test;    community-dwelling older adults;    cognitive function;    physical function;   

DOI  :  10.3390/healthcare8020146

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Studies involving the 30 second chair-stand test (CS-30) have shown that subjects’ movements can vary during the test, and that these variations may follow several patterns. The present study aimed to define these different patterns and their respective incidences among a population of community-dwelling older adults in Japan. We also investigated, among the patterns identified, potential associations with physical and mental characteristics. The study population comprised 202 community-dwelling older adults. Subjects were classified into four groups based on how their CS-30 performance (defined through sit–stand–sit cycle count) changed over three successive 10 second segments: “steady-goers,” “fluctuators,” “decelerators,” and “accelerators.” Several other measures were also evaluated, including sit-up count, knee-extension strength, toe-grip strength, and Mini-Mental State Examination score. We found that steady-goers and decelerators comprised 70% of the sample. Fluctuators and steady-goers showed comparable physical function. Decelerators exhibited significant correlations between CS-30 score (total cycles) and tasks involving persistence and repetitive actions (p < 0.05). In addition, accelerators showed significantly stronger knee extension than steady-goers (p < 0.01). Differences in temporal patterns of CS-30 performance corresponded to differences in certain dimensions of physical and mental function. Our findings may be useful for planning and evaluating intervention programs aimed at long-term-care prevention among community-dwelling older adults.

【 授权许可】

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