Validity of a Single Activity Question for Clinical Assessment of Older Women.

Validity of a Single Activity Question for Clinical Assessment of Older Women.
J Gerontol Nurs. 2020 Dec 01;46(12):15-22
Authors: Benton MJ, Graham HL, Schlairet MC, Silva-Smith AL
Abstract
Physical activity is an important part of clinical assessment. However, objective measurement can be expensive and burdensome. The current study validated a single activity question for use in clinical assessment. Ninety-seven older women (mean age = 73.7 years, SE = 0.7) completed an activity questionnaire and measurement of anthropometrics, body composition, and strength. Activity level was reported as not active, somewhat active, active, and very active. Activity level was significantly related to hours of light, moderate, and vigorous activity; body mass index (BMI); waist circumference; percent fat and lean mass; and strength (p < 0.05). When activity levels were collapsed into two groups (not active + somewhat active, and active + very active), women in the high activity group (n = 48) were significantly (p < 0.05) more active, had healthier BMI and waist circumference values, less fat and more lean mass, and were stronger than women in the low activity group (n = 49). A single activity question is valid for use in clinical assessment. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 46(12), 15-22.].
PMID: 33232493 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Benton MJ, Graham HL, Schlairet MC, Silva-Smith AL Tags: J Gerontol Nurs Source Type: research