Gait Speed Flashcards
1
Q
What is known as the 5th vital sign?
A
GAIT SPEED (standard evaluation for everyone)
2
Q
Usefulness
A
Valid measure of the ability to walk in older adults (over age 60)
Shorter stride lengths and decreased gait speed increase the risk of falling
3
Q
Sensitivity
A
72%
4
Q
Specificity
A
74%
5
Q
Cutoff score for fall risk:
A
0.56m/s
6
Q
Gait speed to cross the street:
A
1.0m/s
7
Q
Distances used to calculate gait speed:
A
6m
20m
8
Q
What is a test of gait speed?
A
Timed 10-Meter Walk Test
9
Q
MCID, subacute stroke:
A
0.175m/s
10
Q
MDC:
A
Small meaningful change: 0.06m/s
Substantial meaningful change: 0.14m/s
