Comparing Five Times Sit to Stand Test Results in Older Adults Using Physical and Teleconsultation Methods

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on elderly individuals aged over 65 years who can move independently. It aims to compare the results of the Five Times Sit To Stand test performed during physical consultations with physiotherapists and teleconsultations, to assess whether these two assessment methods produce similar results. The study is a multicenter, randomized trial with two groups, designed to evaluate concordance between in-person and remote assessments in elderly rehabilitation. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group completes the remote consultation first followed by the physical consultation, and the other group does the physical consultation first followed by the remote consultation. Each consultation involves performing the Five Times Sit To Stand test twice, with a 5-minute rest period between tests. The best time from the two attempts will be used for analysis. After both tests, patients complete a satisfaction survey about their preference. During the study, participants are evaluated at the start with both test methods and followed up by phone at 3, 6, and 12 months to report any falls. Researchers measure the completion times for the test during both consultation types and collect data on falls over one year. The overall goal is to understand the agreement between remote and physical tests and monitor patient safety during the follow-up period.

Evaluation of the Concordance of Five Times Sit To Stand Results Between a Physical Consultation and a Teleconsultation