Variability in Hourly Activity Levels: Statistical Noise or Insight Into Older Adult Frailty?

Megan Huisingh-ScheetzKristen WroblewskiLinda J WaiteElbert S HuangL Philip SchummDonald Hedeker

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

Frail adults have more variable hourly activity levels than robust adults, a potential novel marker of vulnerability. These findings suggest a need for more precise activity assessment in older adults.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
risk assessment
middle aged
clinical evaluation