Videoconference-Based Physical Performance Tests: Reliability and Feasibility Study

Ander Espin, Julia García-García, Unai Latorre Erezuma, Maialen Aiestaran, Jon Irazusta and Ana Rodriguez-Larrad
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Ander Espin: Ageing on Research Group, Department of Physiology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940 Leioa, Spain
Julia García-García: Ageing on Research Group, Department of Physiology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940 Leioa, Spain
Unai Latorre Erezuma: Ageing on Research Group, Department of Physiology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940 Leioa, Spain
Maialen Aiestaran: Ageing on Research Group, Department of Physiology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940 Leioa, Spain
Jon Irazusta: Ageing on Research Group, Department of Physiology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940 Leioa, Spain
Ana Rodriguez-Larrad: Ageing on Research Group, Department of Physiology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940 Leioa, Spain

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 12, 1-13

Abstract: Validated tools to evaluate physical performance remotely with real-time supervision are lacking. We assessed test–retest and inter-rater reliability, as well as the feasibility of carrying out the five-repetition sit-to-stand (5RSTS), kneeling push-up (KPU) and Shirado–Ito trunk flexor endurance (SIF) tests by 1:1 real-time videoconference. We also evaluated the correlation of these tests with measures of self-reported physical fitness, physical activity, health state and pain. A total of 96 healthy adults participated in the study (18–65 years). Relative and absolute reliabilities were assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and standard error of measurement (SEM), respectively. Feasibility outcomes included testing duration, participant acceptability (1–5 Likert scale) and presence of adverse events. Self-reported measures were obtained with validated online questionnaires, and correlations were analyzed with Pearson’s partial correlation coefficients controlling for age. ICCs were excellent (>0.9), and SEMs were generally low (2.43–16.21%). The mean duration of all tests was <5 min, mean acceptability was ≥4.5, and adverse events were few. The KPU showed statistically significant correlations with various self-reported measures ( p < 0.05). In conclusion, the 5RSTS, KPU and SIF were reliable and feasible when conducted by 1:1 real-time videoconference. This study provides a tool that could be logistically and economically advantageous.

Keywords: fitness test; tele-assessment; tele-health; intraclass correlation coefficient; standard error of measurement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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