Normative Reference Value of the Two-chair Test among Elderly Aged 61–70 years: A Cross-sectional Study
Deepika Sharma, Megha Gakhar, Pooja Kundu, Vinay Jagga
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BSTRACT
Background:
The two-chair test (2CT) is a submaximal exercise test designed to assess the cardiopulmonary response, health, and decompensation. The 6-min walk test (6MWT) can be replaced with the 2CT when assessing mobility, as 6MWT is challenging and exhausting for patients in the acute stage of disease and the early stage of recovery. Thus, the study aims to determine the normative reference value of the 2CT among elderly aged 61–70 years.
Materials and Methods:
Two hundred and fifty participants were included through the systematic random sampling. The 2CT was performed by the participants, in which a person is asked to sit and move five times between two chairs placed face-to-face at 5 feet apart. Three trials of the test were performed. The mean of three trials was taken as the final reading. Statistical analysis included descriptive measures and unpaired
Results:
Mean age of the participants was 65.38 ± 2.75 years; 59.6% were males. The mean time to complete the test was 49.72 ± 5.98 s. There was a statistically significant difference between males and females, but no significant difference (
Conclusion:
Normative 2CT values were established. The average time to complete the 2CT for all the participants was 49.72 ± 5.98 s among those aged 61–70 years. The 2CT is a feasible, clinically valuable test for assessing functional mobility in older adults.