title: The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE): Validity and Reliability Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Malaysia.
abstract: Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is among the frequently used self-reported physical activity assessment for older adults. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of a Malay version of this scale (PASE-M). A total of 408 community-dwelling older adults were enrolled. Concurrent validity was evaluated by Spearman's rank correlation coefficients between PASE with physical and psychosocial measures. Test-retest reliability was determined by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The mean PASE-M scores at baseline and follow-up were 94.96 (SD 62.82) and 92.19 (SD 64.02). Fair to moderate correlation were found between PASE-M and physical function scale, IADL (rs = 0.429, P < .001), walking speed (rs = 0.270, P < .001), grip strength (rs = 0.313-0.339, P < .001), and perceived health status (rs = -0.124, P = .016). Test-retest reliability was adequate (ICC = 0.493). The Malay version of PASE was shown to have acceptable validity and reliability. This tool is useful for assessing the physical activity level of elderly Malaysians.
authors.affiliation: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia norliana@siswa.um.edu.my.
authors.forename: Norliana
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.affiliation: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Farizah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hairi
authors.affiliation: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Wan Yuen
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Choo
authors.affiliation: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Noran Naqiah
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Hairi
authors.affiliation: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Devi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Peramalah
authors.affiliation: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Awang
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bulgiba
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D057566:Self Report
keywords: Malaysia; community dwelling older adults; physical activity scale; reliability; validity