Open AccessAre Performance-Based Measures Sufficiently Reliable for Use in Multicenter Trials?
Author(s) -
Alan M. Jette,
Diane U. Jette,
Jennifer Ng,
D. Plotkin,
Michael K. Bach
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology. series a, biological sciences and medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.134
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1758-535X
pISSN - 1079-5006
DOI - 10.1093/gerona/54.1.m3
Subject(s) - computer science , reliability engineering , engineering
The literature contains few reports of the test-retest reliability of performance-based measures. The purpose of this study was to determine the test-retest reliability of a battery of seven timed, performance-based measures used to assess the functional limitations of frail, older adults.