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ArticleHong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao2019

Mobility performance among community-dwelling older Filipinos who lived in urban and rural settings: A preliminary study.

Frances Rom Lunar, Jan Paul Marquez, Francine Kier Quianzon, Ben Joshua Policarpio, Leslie Anne Santelices, Mariah Kristine Velasco, Ramielle Joie Quinto, Edward James Gorgon

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Article in Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Frances Rom LunarDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.ORCID 0000-0003-4907-0483
Jan Paul MarquezDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.
Francine Kier QuianzonDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.
Ben Joshua PolicarpioDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.
Leslie Anne SantelicesDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.
Mariah Kristine VelascoDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.
Ramielle Joie QuintoDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.
Edward James GorgonDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, 1004, Philippines.
University of the Philippines Manila · PHBehavior Therapy Associates · USNorth Shore Medical Center · USRoyal Alexandra Hospital · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe impact of residential setting on the performance of older adults on commonly used instruments of mobility has not been closely investigated.

objectiveThis study aimed to (1) explore whether mobility test performance differed between those who lived in urban and rural communities, and (2) report preliminary reference values for these tests according to residential setting.

methodsThe study used a descriptive design. Individuals who were aged 60 years and above, had no significant disability, and resided in urban and rural areas in the Philippines

resultsUrban-dwellers scored consistently better compared to their rural counterparts on the CGV, FGV, FTSST, and 6MWT using independent samples

conclusionResults provide preliminary evidence for the influence of residential setting on the mobility test performance of Filipino older adults. The study provides a good starting point for confirmatory research with a representative sample to (1) illustrate differences in mobility performance according to residential setting, (2) investigate how specific factors associated with residential settings contribute to differences in mobility performance, and (3) determine the extent to which clinicians should consider an older person's residential setting when interpreting mobility test results.

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Agedgeriatric assessmentmobility limitationrural populationurban populationwalking

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PMID31889760
PMCPMC6900329
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