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Table 1 Cut-off scores for the DESKK mobility assessment

From: Feasibility of a mobility programme for people with dementia in the respite care setting: results of the DESKK study

Body area

Assessment

Mobility function

Cut-off scores to receive 1 point

Upper Limb

BBT

- Gross motor coordination and arm strength

>  30 blocks per minute (male)

>  35 blocks per minute (female)

SD

- Hand strength

>  20 kg (male)

>  13 kg (female)

NHPT

- Fine coordination of the fingers

<  35 s to complete task

Lower Limb

SPPB

- Leg strength

- Balance

- Gait coordination

<  20 s (chair rise 5 times)

>  9,9 s semi-tandem stand

<  6.52 s (3 m walk)