Walking ability and activity level after XXXX in the elderly--a follow-up.

@entity1 @entity174 @entity173 @entity2100 @entity158
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate which variables can predict walking ability and activity level 1 year after @entity173 and to describe changes over time regarding functional capacity. SUBJECTS: One hundred and fifty-seven @entity1 (111 @entity1 , 46 @entity1 ), mean age 80.9 (SD 9.5) years, operated on for @entity173 , and able to participate either fully or to some extent in performance tests approximately 1 week after operation were included. Due to high mortality and @entity2100 , only 57 @entity1 participated in the 1-year follow-up. DESIGN AND METHODS: The @entity1 were tested at discharge regarding physical performance, @entity158 and bone mineral density. Status before @entity174 was evaluated by means of interview. At the 1-year follow-up, @entity1 were also asked about their activities outside the home. A stepwise logistic regression was used for prediction. RESULTS: The @entity1 had a significantly faster walking speed and better balance function after 1 year than before. The test "Timed up and go" was a strong predictor for both walking ability and activity level 1 year after @entity173 . Knowledge about the @entity1 's walking habits outdoors before @entity173 and the degree of independent walking before @entity173 strengthened the prediction.
