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KMID : 1101520210250010001
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Journal of Korean Society for Neurotherapy
2021 Volume.25 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.7
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Investigating the Characteristics of Sit to Walk for Geriatric Residents of Assisted Living Facilities
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Braden Taylor
Burtch Madison
Mott Samantha
Pyle Alexandria
Atkins Lee
Braden Heather
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Abstract
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Purpose : Assessing functional mobility is an important aspect of determining fall risk in the growing population of
assisted living. Little is known about the sittowalk (STW) transition, especially what characteristics correlate with the
duration it takes to perform a STW.
Methods : In this crosssectional, exploratory study, 45 assisted living residents were
evaluated for baseline measures: history of falls, assistive device (AD), lowerextremity strength, and balance (Tinetti
POMA). The residents were then timed performing a STW, and, from these durations, were stratified into fast and slow
groups. Statistical analysis was performed to determine relationships between the two duration groups and the baseline
measures.
Results : Participants who had experienced a fall were significantly more likely to use an assistive device (p =
0.001). The use of an AD had a moderate negative correlation with composite strength (r = －0.428, p = 0.003).
Duration of STW had a weak negative correlation with composite strength (r = －0.299, p = 0.046) and a moderate
correlation with use of AD (r = 0.419, p = 0.004). Those with a faster duration of STW had significantly better balance
(p = 0.027).
Conclusion : These correlations support the need for healthcare professionals to address the use of adaptive
equipment and physical training when evaluating functional mobility in assisted living residents. Providing appropriate
equipment and improving overall strength in these individuals can help reduce their risk of falls. Individuals in assisted
living facilities can be assessed similar to other geriatric populations, with special consideration on functional tasks and
measures.
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KEYWORD
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Mobility, Transfers, Sit to walk, Sit to walk, Assisted living facility
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