Psychometric comparisons of the timed up and go, one-leg stand, functional reach, and tinetti balance measures in community-dwelling older people

Article Abstract:

The study aims to compare the particularly, reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the timed up and go (TUG), one-leg stand (OLS), functional reach (FR), and Tinetti balance (TB) performance measures in people aged 65 and older. These four measures showed poor responses to falls, although the TB showed a large response to activities of daily living (ADL) decline but a smaller response to ADL improvement.

Movement disorders, Psychometrics

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Research agenda-setting program for geriatric ophthalmology

Article Abstract:

The development of a research agenda-setting process for geriatric ophthalmology by the American Geriatrics Society and the John A. Hartford Foundation is highlighted. The provision of a structural framework for future research work in geriatric ophthalmology is emphasized.

Strategy & planning, Ophthalmic R&D, Planning, Ophthalmic research, Company business planning, American Geriatrics Society

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