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Timed chair stand testSlide2
Based on EHES Manual, Part B. Fieldwork Procedures, 2
nd
edition (2016)
Available at:
http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-302-701-5
These slides
can
be used freely, translated and adapted to national use (e.g. concerning the equipment). However, it is important to keep in mind that no changes should be made to the measurement techniques, which need to be standardized. Slide3
Equipment
Straight backed, armless and firm chair without stuffing. Height of chair: 43-45 cm
StopwatchSlide4
Checking
Ensure that the chair is stable and not broken anywhere
Check if stopwatch needs battery charge
Record each checking of the equipment and the outcome in the log book
If problems are observed in the equipment, it is replaced and this is recorded in the log bookSlide5
Measurement site
Select a private place
Place the chair against a firm table or a wall to hinder chair from moving during the test
If the chair is placed against a wall take care that the participant doesn’t hit his/her head on the wall during the testSlide6
Posture
Ask the participant to sit in the chair with:
Back touching the back rest
Feet flat on the floor, knees slightly apart
Arms folded across the chestSlide7
Single chair stand test
Perform the test to everyone before continuing with the timed chair stand test
If the participant is not able to stand up without using arms OR has difficulties maintaining an upward posture, record the ability to rise up one timeSlide8
Preparations for the single chair stand
Explain and demonstrate the single rise to the participant
Conduct for all participants
E.g. if participant is in a wheelchair he/she may still be able to stand up
Check that the participant wears steady shoes without high heels or slippery solesSlide9
Performing the single chair stand test
Ask the participant to stand up from the chair as demonstrated
If participant cannot rise without using his/her arms, ask the participant to use his/her arms
If participant is not able to stand up without help record the ability to rise up one time accordingly
Record outcome of single chair stand testSlide10
Exclusion criteria for the timed chair stand
T
imed
chair stand test
is not performed
if the participant:Is unable to perform single rise without assistanceHas blood pressure 180/110 or higher AND has ever had myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris or strokeHas blood pressure 200/120 or higherHas a history of myocardial infarction or stroke less than 3 months agoDoes not understand instructions due to cognitive limitations
RefusesSlide11
Preparations for the timed chair stand test
Explain the test to the participant
Demonstrate a few fast rises focusing on:
correct starting position, correct standing position, back touching the chair when sitting down, and speed
Check starting position of participantSlide12
Performing the timed chair stand test (1)
Ask participant to stand up 10 times as quickly as possible
Assure that he/she is ready to begin and start the stopwatch on command
Count rises loud
Counts are reached in straight standing position!Slide13
Performing the timed chair stand test (2)
After the 5
th
rise take a split time
Stop the stopwatch when the participant reaches the 10th standing positionSlide14
Special considerations for the timed chair stand test
Age specific instructions can be used:
for aged 30-69: 10 rises
for aged 70 and over: 5 rises
Remind the participant during the test to perform ”as quickly as possible”, if necessary
Monitor the performance and stand close enough to provide assistance, if neededSlide15
Record
Record
the following:
Measurement time
Outcome of single chair stand test
Reason if timed chair stand test was not performed or was interruptedTime for 5 chair standsTime for 10 chair standsSlide16
AcknowledgementsSlides prepared by: Heini Wennman, Hanna
Tolonen
, Päivikki Koponen
Photographs: Hanna Tolonen
Chair stand test demonstrations by Heini Wennman and
voluntary participants Experiences and feedback from the EHES network have been utilized in the preparation of these slides Funding: Preparation of the slides is part of the activities of the EHES Coordinating Centre which has received funding from the EC/DG SANTÉ in 2009-2012 through SANCO/2008/C2/02-SI2.538318 EHES and Grand Agreement number 2009-23-01, and in 2015-2017 through Grand Agreement number 664691/BRIDGE HealthSlide17
Disclaimer
The views expressed here are those of the authors and they do not represent the Commission’s official position.