Measurement System for Unsupervised Standardized Assessments of Timed Up and Go Test and 5 Times Chair Rise Test in Community Settings—A Usability Study

Sebastian Fudickar*, Alexander Pauls, Sandra Lau, Sandra Hellmers, Konstantin Gebel, Rebecca Diekmann, Jürgen M. Bauer, Andreas Hein, Frauke Koppelin

*Corresponding author for this work
2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Comprehensive measurements are needed in older populations to detect physical changes, initiate prompt interventions, and prevent functional decline. While established instruments such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) and 5 Times Chair Rise Test (5CRT) require trained clinicians to assess corresponding functional parameters, the unsupervised screening system (USS), developed in a two-stage participatory design process, has since been introduced to community-dwelling older adults. In a previous article, we investigated the USS’s measurement of the TUG and 5CRT in comparison to conventional stop-watch methods and found a high sensitivity with significant correlations and coefficients ranging from 0.73 to 0.89. This article reports insights into the design process and evaluates the usability of the USS interface. Our analysis showed high acceptance with qualitative and quantitative methods. From participant discussions, suggestions for improvement and functions for further development could be derived and discussed. The evaluated prototype offers a high potential for early detection of functional limitations in elderly people and should be tested with other target groups in other locations.

Original languageEnglish
Article number731
JournalSensors
Volume22
Issue number3
ISSN1424-8220
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.02.2022

Research Areas and Centers

  • Centers: Center for Artificial Intelligence Luebeck (ZKIL)

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