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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https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12942
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2021-10-12
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Journal article
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Olsen, Monica Isabel; 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
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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 < .001) and lower BMI (OR = 0.859, p = .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.

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Olsen, M.I. (2022). Physical performance, physical and perceived health, and the use of healthcare services in a population of adults with intellectual disability. (Doctoral thesis). https://hdl.handle.net/10037/25106
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Wiley
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Olsen, Halvorsen, Søndenaa, Strand, Langballe, Årnes, Michalsen, Larsen, Gamst, Bautz-Holter, Anke. Factors associated with non-completion of and scores on physical capability tests in health surveys: The North Health in Intellectual Disability Study. JARID: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities. 2021:1-12
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