Recommended motor assessments based on psychometric properties in individuals with dementia: a systematic review.
Sandra TrautweinPhilipp MaurusBettina Barisch-FritzAnela HadzicAlexander WollPublished in: European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity (2019)
This review establishes an important foundation for future investigations. Sufficient relative reliability supports the conclusiveness of recommended assessments at group level, while unacceptable absolute reliability advices caution in assessing intra-individual changes. Moreover, influences on test-retest reliability suggest tailoring assessments and instructions to IWD and applying cueing only where it is inevitable. Considering heterogeneity of included studies and insufficient examination in various areas, these recommendations are not comprehensive. Further research, especially on validity and influences on test-retest reliability, as well as standardisation and development of tailored assessments for IWD is crucial.This systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018105399).