Short Physical Performance Battery
Original Editor - Ahmet Begde
Top Contributors - Ahmet Begde, Laura Ritchie, Kim Jackson and Lucinda hampton
Objective[edit | edit source]
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a series of tests used to evaluate lower extremity function and mobility in older people[1]. The test includes three different domains (walking, sit-to-stand and balance) to assess functional mobility. This test, developed by the National Institute of Aging (NIA), can be used free of charge without permission to evaluate the lower extremity functions of elderly individuals. In addition to the paper version, the mobile phone application is also available. Training videos have been provided by NIA to administer the test in a standardised manner.
Intended Population[edit | edit source]
The SPPB is used to assess functional mobility in community-dwelling older adults, people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), pulmonary diseases or cognitive impairment/dementia.
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
Administration instructions have been provided in detail in a CD provided by NIA. The training can also be found on Youtube.
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Evidence[edit | edit source]
Reliability[edit | edit source]
Validity[edit | edit source]
Responsiveness[edit | edit source]
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
Links[edit | edit source]
- https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/short-physical-perfromance-battery
- The contents of the researchers' training CD can be downloaded here: https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/labs/leps/short-physical-performance-battery-sppb
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ SPPB Guide [Internet]. 2018 [cited 14th September 2020]. Available from: https://sppbguide.com/
- ↑ UCSF Division of Geriatrics. Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_rJOGhQqZ4[last accessed 14/09/20]
- ↑ DrJackGuralnik. SPPB tips by Dr. Jack Guralnik. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIYnOnBLJyCrlV3jW7CJSWBN0ZRLL0HqY[last accessed 14/09/20]
