Bohannon Richard W
University of Connecticut, Department of Physical Therapy, Storrs, CT 06269-2101, USA.
J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2009;32(1):22-3. doi: 10.1519/00139143-200932010-00005.
Although gait speed is widely recommended as a measure of activity limitation, it is not routinely used clinically with older adults. This retrospective study was undertaken to determine whether the measurement of gait speed is feasible and informative in a home care setting.
The therapy records of 27 ambulatory patients were examined for gait speed measures and other relevant data.
Gait speed was documented for all patients. It was significantly lower than that of age and sex matched normals. A wide range of speeds were noted for patients who required total assistance or were completely independent according to Functional Independence Measure criteria or who were able to walk at least 150 feet.
Measurement of the gait speed of older adults is feasible in a home care setting. Its sensitivity to limitations not revealed by other measures provides support for broader use.
尽管步速被广泛推荐作为活动受限的一项指标，但在临床上并未常规用于老年人。本回顾性研究旨在确定在家庭护理环境中测量步速是否可行且具有参考价值。
检查了27名能行走患者的治疗记录，以获取步速测量值及其他相关数据。
记录了所有患者的步速。其显著低于年龄和性别匹配的正常人。根据功能独立性测量标准，对于需要完全协助或完全独立的患者，以及能够行走至少150英尺的患者，步速范围很广。
在家庭护理环境中测量老年人的步速是可行的。其对其他测量方法未揭示的局限性的敏感性为更广泛的应用提供了支持。
