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    The document describes how to perform a Timed Up & Go test to assess patient mobility. The test involves having a patient stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back to the chair and sit down while being timed. Taking 12 seconds or more to complete the test indicates a risk of falling.

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    The document describes how to perform a Timed Up & Go test to assess patient mobility. The test involves having a patient stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back to the chair and sit down while being timed. Taking 12 seconds or more to complete the test indicates a risk of falling.

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    The document describes how to perform a Timed Up & Go test to assess patient mobility. The test involves having a patient stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back to the chair and sit down while being timed. Taking 12 seconds or more to complete the test indicates a risk of falling.

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    The document describes how to perform a Timed Up & Go test to assess patient mobility. The test involves having a patient stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back to the chair and sit down while being timed. Taking 12 seconds or more to complete the test indicates a risk of falling.

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    ASS E SS M E N T

    Timed Up & Go
    Patient N.M. (19.06.1924.)

    (TUG)
    Date 20.05.2024.

    09:00
    Time  AM  PM

    Purpose: To assess mobility


    Equipment: A stopwatch
    Directions: Patients wear their regular footwear and
    OBSERVATIONS
    can use a walking aid, if needed. Begin by having the
    patient sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a Observe the patient’s
    line 3 meters, or 10 feet away, on the floor. postural stability, gait,
    stride length, and sway.
    NOTE:
    1 Instruct the patient: Always stay by
    Check all that apply:
    the patient for
     Slow tentative pace
    safety.
    When I say “Go,” I want you to:  Loss of balance
    1. Stand up from the chair.  Short strides
    2. Walk to the line on the floor at your normal pace.  Little or no arm swing
    3. Turn.  Steadying self on walls
    4. Walk back to the chair at your normal pace.
     Shuffling
    5. Sit down again.
     En bloc turning
     Not using assistive
    2 On the word “Go,” begin timing. device properly

    3 Stop timing after patient sits back down. These changes may signify
    4 Record time. neurological problems that
    require further evaluation.
    N.Z. (20.05.2024.) Get up and go test, 15 sekundi uz
    Time in Seconds: pomoc pomagala.

    An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the TUG is at risk for falling.

    CDC’s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce
    your patient’s fall risk. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/steadi

    Centers for Disease Stopping Elderly Accidents,


    Control and Prevention 2017 Deaths & Injuries
    National Center for Injury
    Prevention and Control 2017

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