Physical Performance Test for the Elderly Patient

Purpose: To evaluate the physical abilities of an elderly patient using the Physical Performance Test of Reuben et al.

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Evaluation

Are you evaluating the physical performance of an elderly patient?

Yes

Time required to write test sentence (enter -1 if unable to complete)

seconds

Time required to perform the eating simulation (enter -1 if unable to complete)

seconds

Time required to lift a heavy book and place it a shelf above shoulder level (enter -1 if unable to complete)

seconds

Time required to put on then remove a jacket (enter -1 if unable to complete)

seconds

Time required to pick a penny from off the floor (enter -1 if unable to complete)

seconds

Time required to walk 50 feet (enter -1 if unable to complete)

seconds

Time required to climb 1 flight of stairs to the top (enter -1 if unable to complete)

seconds

Number of flights of stairs that the patient is able to climb and descend

Is the patient able to turn around 360 degrees with continuous steps?

Yes

Is the patient's gait steady when trying to turn around 360 degrees?

Yes

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Total score for all 9 items

Number of items done well

Number of items unable to do

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Phenotype for Frailty in Older Adults (CHS Index)
- Concerns for Managing a Frail, Elderly Patient
Criteria For Diagnosis
- Criteria for Frailty in Elderly Patient
Severity, Prognosis, Stage

Therapy

Options
Selection
Physical And Lifestyle
- Bedside Risk Scoring System for Mortality in Older Adults After Hospitalization
- Core Elements to Identify a Frail, Elderly Patient
Prevention

Monitoring

Response To Therapy
- Frailty Scale of Rockwood
Adverse Effects
- Geriatric Targeting Criteria
Comorbid Conditions
- Geriatric Targeting Criteria

Patient Concerns

Disability And Performance
Quality Of Life

Specialty

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Objective

disability and performance

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Purpose: To evaluate the physical abilities of an elderly patient using the Physical Performance Test of Reuben et al.

Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Objective: disability and performance

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