Walking speed and short physical performance battery are associated with conversion to long-term care need: A study in outpatients of a locomotive syndrome-frailty clinic.

Koki KawamuraIzumi KondoAiko OsawaMasanori TanimotoYasumoto MatsuiHidenori Arai

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2021)

Slower walking speed and lower Short Physical Performance Battery score may predict new or worsening LTCI for older people. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 919-925.

Keyphrases

long term care
physical activity
mental health
lower limb
primary care
case report
solid state
community dwelling