Development and validation of the physical activity questionnaire for adults aged 65 and older (PAQ-EA): a comprehensive assessment tool
Introduction: Physical activity is vital for healthy ageing, reducing risks of sarcopenia, frailty, and chronic diseases, while enhancing overall well-being. However, few validated tools com-prehensivelyassess physical activity patterns in adults over 65, especially within social and familial contex...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya) |
| Repositorio: | Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:dnet:recercat____::9861244c11f8c0353913f53dbd42f71d |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/6307 https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v74.116558 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Estil de vida Envelliment Persones grans |
| Sumario: | Introduction: Physical activity is vital for healthy ageing, reducing risks of sarcopenia, frailty, and chronic diseases, while enhancing overall well-being. However, few validated tools com-prehensivelyassess physical activity patterns in adults over 65, especially within social and familial contexts.Objective: To develop and validate the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Elderly Adults (PAQ-EA).Methodology: The PAQ-EA was developed using the Delphimethod, involving a panel of 8ex-perts. The resulting 9-item questionnaire assesses physical activity across various intensities and domains, including sedentary behaviour. Reliability was evaluated in a sample of 140 par-ticipants (mean age 79.59± 5.60years) using a one-week test–retest procedure. Intraclass cor-relation coefficients wereused to determine reliability. Concurrentvalidity was assessed by comparing results with physical performance tests.Results: The PAQ-EA demonstrated good to excellent reliability(ICC 0.560 to 0.985)and showedstronginternal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.875). Significant correlations were observed between PAQ-EA scores and physical performance measures, with sedentary behav-iour associated with poorer functional outcomes.Discussion: The PAQ-EA demonstrated good validity and reliability, distinguishing itself by as-sessing activity across social, familial, and solitary contexts. Although lower intensities were observed in familial and social activities, their relevance to overall wellbeing was highlighted. The inclusion of sedentary time and basic daily activities aligns with current evidence linking these factors to disease prevention and the mitigation of functional decline in older adults.Conclusions: The PAQ-EA is a valid, reliable tool for assessing physical activity in older adults, incorporating crucial social and familial contexts. |
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