Open AccessInfluences of Age, Obesity, and Adverse Drug Effects on Balance and Mobility Testing Scores in Ambulatory Older Adults
Author(s) -
Eric Anson,
Elizabeth D. Thompson,
Brian Odle,
John J. Jeka,
Zachary F. Walls,
Peter C. Panus
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of geriatric physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.185
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2152-0895
pISSN - 1539-8412
DOI - 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000124
Subject(s) - balance (ability) , berg balance scale , medicine , ambulatory , timed up and go test , confidence interval , physical therapy
The adverse effects of drugs may influence results on tests of mobility and balance, but the drug-specific impact is not identified when using these tests. We propose that a quantitative drug index (QDI) will assist in assessing fall risk based on these tests, when combined with other fall risk variables.