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Factors Associated with Non-Completion of and Scores on Physical Capability Tests in Health Surveys: The North Health in Intellectual Disability Study

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Title: Factors Associated with Non-Completion of and Scores on Physical Capability Tests in Health Surveys: The North Health in Intellectual Disability Study
Language: English
Authors: Olsen, Monica Isabel (ORCID 0000-0002-4955-2231), Halvorsen, Marianne Berg, Søndenaa, Erik, Strand, Bjørn Heine, Langballe, Ellen Melbye, Årnes, Anders, Michalsen, Henriette, Larsen, Frode Kibsgaard, Gamst, Wenche, Bautz-Holter, Erik, Anke, Audny
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Jan 2022 35(1):231-242.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Physical Fitness, Tests, Physical Health, Scores, Severity (of Disability), Age Differences, Physical Disabilities, Surveys
DOI: 10.1111/jar.12942
ISSN: 1360-2322
Abstract: Background: This study investigated the completion rates, scores and factors associated with non-completion and low scores on physical capability tests in a health survey administered to adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Assessment comprised body mass index (BMI), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the timed up-and-go (TUG) test, the one-legged stance (OLS) test; and gross motor, communication and behavioural functioning tests. Results: The completion rates among 93 participants (aged 17-78) were 46% for the SPPB, 42% for the TUG, and 31% for the OLS. More severe intellectual disability (OR = 3.12, p < 0.001) and lower BMI (OR = 0.859, p = 0.001) were related to test non-completion. The SPPB scores were below the reference values from the general population. Lower scores were associated with older age, motor disabilities and intellectual disability severity. Conclusions: Including physical capability tests in health surveys among adults with intellectual disabilities is important to monitor functional status and guide prevention strategies.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: EJ1319971
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: This study investigated the completion rates, scores and factors associated with non-completion and low scores on physical capability tests in a health survey administered to adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Assessment comprised body mass index (BMI), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the timed up-and-go (TUG) test, the one-legged stance (OLS) test; and gross motor, communication and behavioural functioning tests. Results: The completion rates among 93 participants (aged 17-78) were 46% for the SPPB, 42% for the TUG, and 31% for the OLS. More severe intellectual disability (OR = 3.12, p < 0.001) and lower BMI (OR = 0.859, p = 0.001) were related to test non-completion. The SPPB scores were below the reference values from the general population. Lower scores were associated with older age, motor disabilities and intellectual disability severity. Conclusions: Including physical capability tests in health surveys among adults with intellectual disabilities is important to monitor functional status and guide prevention strategies.
ISSN:1360-2322
DOI:10.1111/jar.12942