The Alusti Test:Functional Evaluation Scale of Physical Performance in the Geriatric Population

The Alusti Test: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the "Functional Evaluation Scale of Physical Performance in the Geriatric Population".

With the Alusti Test, which is created by Josu Alustiza Navarro considering the existing tests, the physical performances of geriatricians with different levels and cognitive capacity are evaluated in a very short time and without tiring the patient. There are 2 versions, short and full. The short version is applicable to 100% of the large population, including "and cases of cognitive impairment. With the full version, it has nearly 85-90% applicability."

However, there is no study regarding the English version and validity reliability of the 'Alusti Test.

For this purpose, it is to investigate the English validity and reliability of the functional assessment scale of physical performance (Alusti Test) for the geriatric population and to provide a measurement tool to be used in the English literature to the sciences who want to work in this field.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric Population
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Alusti Test

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 75

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • İstanbul
    • Tuzla, İstanbul, Turkey
      • Emine Atıcı

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 63 years and older (Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Over the age of 65 geriatrics

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being over the age of 65,
• volunteering
• to be able to read and write
• To be able to read and write in Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

• None

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Observational Models: Case-Only
• Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Alusti test	Physical and psychological functional conditions are key factors in the elderly population. Many evaluation tools are available, but they cannot be applied to the whole geriatric population. The use Alusti Test is presented.	5 minute

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).	Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is an assessment test used to examine gait, balance, strength, and endurance in elderly epidemiological studies and outpatient clinics. Its performance is divided into three subtests: a hierarchical balance assessment, a short usual gait speed test, and 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS) test	5 minute
TimedUp and Go (TUG).	It is a clinical assessment test widely used to assess balance and walking ability in elderly populations [19-21]. To perform this test, participants are observed and timed in seconds, while they rise from an armed chair of approximately 46cm seat height and 65 cm arm height, walk at their usual pace a distance of 3 meters towards a line marked on the floor, turn 180 degrees, walk back to the chair, and sit down	3 minutes
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)	Cognitive status was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE); MMSE scores were categorized into three levels (0-17, 18-23, and 24-30, indicating severe, mild, and no impairment, respectively).	3 minutes
Tinetti Test	The Tinetti test has been recommended and widely used in the elderly to assess mobility, balance and gait, and predict falls. D	5 minutes
Rivermead Mobility Index	The Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) is a hierarchical mobility scale used in neurological rehabilitation. It includes 15 items related to bed mobility, transfers, walking, stair use, and running. The RMI is presented in a questionnaire format with the examiner required to make one observation (standing unsupported >10 s). All items are rated in a yes/no format with positive responses scoring a 1 for a maximal RMI score of 15.	10 minute
Barthel Index	The Barthel index (BI) is a widely used observer-based instrument to measure physical function.	5 minute

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Okan University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): November 2, 2020
• Primary Completion (Actual): August 30, 2021
• Study Completion (Actual): September 30, 2021

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: March 17, 2021
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 17, 2021
• First Posted (Actual): March 19, 2021

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): January 4, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 3, 2022
• Last Verified: September 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: 004

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: Undecided

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No