This cross-sectional, comparative study aims to examine the intra-rater reliability, validity, and feasibility of tele-assessment versions of three functional mobility tests-the Timed Up and Go (TUG), 30-second Sit-to-Stand (30sSTS), and Gait Speed Test (GST)-in community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years). To provide a comparative perspective, the same assessments will also be administered to a younger, healthy control group (18-44 years). The study seeks to determine whether tele-assessment can serve as a robust and practical alternative to in-person testing, thereby enhancing accessibility and ensuring high-quality functional evaluation in geriatric populations.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
180
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Health Sciences
Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGTimed Up and Go (TUG)
Time (seconds) to complete the test, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Time frame: Baseline
Timed Up and Go (TUG)
Time (seconds) to complete the test, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Time frame: One week later
30-second Sit-to-Stand Test (30sSTS)
Number of sit-to-stand repetitions performed within 30 seconds, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Time frame: Baseline
30-second Sit-to-Stand Test (30sSTS)
Number of sit-to-stand repetitions performed within 30 seconds, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Time frame: One week later
Gait Speed Test (GST)
Gait speed (m/s) over a 4-meter course, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Time frame: Baseline
Gait Speed Test (GST)
Gait speed (m/s) over a 4-meter course, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Time frame: One week later
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