The psychometric viability of measures of functional performance commonly employed for older adults with dementia: a systematic review of measurement properties protocol.

Abstract

REVIEW QUESTION / OBJECTIVE Are the measures of functional performance that are used within populations of adults with dementia psychometrically sound? More specifically, the objective is to: Review the reliability, validity and responsiveness of common measures of functional performance that are used in exercise interventions for adults with dementia. INCLUSION CRITERIA Types of participants Participants will be adults, aged 65 years and older, with a confirmed medical diagnosis of dementia. While no specific aetiology of disease will be targeted, any study that provides such details will be reported on. Studies that include dementia as only part of the sample will be included in this review, but will be differentiated from dementia specific studies. Types of intervention(s)/phenomena of interest The following measures have been identified as common measures used within exercise-based interventions for older adults with dementia from a recent JBI systematic review. General physical function Performance Orientated Mobility Assessment Senior Fitness Test Short Physical Performance Battery Strength 1RM Leg Press Grip Strength Standing from Floor Balance BERG Balance Test 1 Leg Balance Mobility 2min walk 6min walk 800m walk Gait parameters of Stride Length, Cadence and Double Limb Support Time Walk Speed Stair climbs Timed Up and Go Flexibility Sit and Reach Back Scratch Test These are the main outcome measures that are of interest to this review because they are commonly employed and presented on in dementia and exercise intervention literature. Types of outcomes Studies that examined the reliability, validity and sensitivity/responsiveness of measurement tools TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS