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Rasch Analysis of the 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale in Japanese Older Adults with Musculoskeletal Disorders: Identifying Age-Related Differences in Item Difficulty and Misfitting Items

2025-02-14

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<title>Abstract</title> <p><bold>Background</bold> Locomotive syndrome (LS), a condition characterized by diminished mobility due to musculoskeletal disorders, is a growing concern among older adults. The 25-item Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25) is a common tool for LS assessment. However, its reliance on classical test theory and the inclusion of non-motor function items raise questions about its ac...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-6002959/v1
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