Designing a virtually administered walking speed test for older adults

2022 | Labarge | AGE-WELL EPIC AT PhD Award

Awarded to: Ava Medhdipour

Supervisor: Ayse Kuspinar, Rehabilitation Science

Summary

Remote health assessments using virtual technology can improve accessibility to healthcare services. Walking speed is a physical assessment that can accurately predict negative health outcomes including falls and hospitalization. This study will develop and evaluate the feasibility, reliability, and validity of a virtual walking speed test in older adults to improve the delivery of health services and support the regular monitoring of mobility.

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