Physical Function From the Perspective of Active Ageing

NCT06733818 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SuleymanDUtahirkeskin05
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 455
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate physical function from the perspective of active aging as well as to determine the relationship between physical activity and physical performance in the context of active aging. This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 215 (47.3%) males and 230 (52.7%) females, with a mean age of 69.09±8.59 years. Functional assessment of physical performance (Alusti), Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE), and University of Jyvaskyla Active Ageing Scale (UJACAS) were employed to assess physical function and active aging levels of the elderly.

Conditions

Aging; Physical Functional Performance; Physical Activity; Active Ageing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Active Ageing Scale

  Active ageing was assessed using the University of Jyvaskyla Active Ageing Scale (UJACAS), developed by Rantanen et al. 15, and validated in Turkish 1. The scale consists of 17 questions and 4 subscales developed to measure active ageing. The subscales that question the main criteria of active ageing are goals (what they want to do), functional capacity (what they can do), opportunity (perceived opportunities to do activities), and activities (what they do). Participants are asked to rate the questions on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 4 (highest) for the last 4 weeks, and scoring is done accordingly. The subscales are scored between 0-68 and the total score between 0-247, with high scores associated with high levels of active ageing.

  Up to 2 months

Interventions

Functional assessment of physical performance OTHER

Functional assessment of physical performance was performed with the Alusti test. This 10-question test was developed to assess physical performance in the geriatric population 13 and has been validated in Turkish 14. This test evaluates limb range of motion and muscle strength, ability to move from supine to sitting position, sitting balance, ability to stand up from sitting position, standing, walking, walking distance, ability to stand on tandem and single leg with eyes closed. The results of this test, which is scored out of 100, indicate the level of activity. 0-30, interpreted as totally dependent; 31-40, highly dependent; 41-50, moderately dependent; 51-60, slightly dependent; 61-75, good activity; 76-90, very good activity; and 91-100, excellent activity.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years - 95 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study was conducted with individuals aged 65 and over residing in the Isparta province of Turkey. The study population comprised voluntary individuals aged 65 years and over who scored 24 points or more on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and demonstrated an ability to comprehend the instructions provided.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 65 years and over who scored 24 points or more on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and demonstrated an ability to comprehend the instructions provided.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals who were diagnosed with a neurological disorder, had undergone surgery within the past six months, had been diagnosed with cancer, lacked the capacity for verbal communication, or had severe vision impairment were excluded from the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Suleyman Demirel University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Health Sciences Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

Isparta, Merkez, 38500, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Keskin T, Ergan M, Baskurt Z, Baskurt F. The evaluation of the levels of physical function in older adults from the perspective of active aging. Geriatr Nurs. 2026 Jan 23;69:103845. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.103845. Online ahead of print.

  PMID: 41579661 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 10, 2024
• First Posted: December 13, 2024
• Study Start: January 4, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 28, 2024
• Study Completion: September 10, 2024
• Last Updated: December 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)