Walking Speed Measurements in Older Veterans' Primary Care
This study tests whether regularly measuring how fast older veterans walk in their primary care clinic can improve their health care. Walking speed is a simple way to check overall health and catch problems early.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran (former military service member) age 60 or older
- You receive regular care at a VA primary care clinic
- The VA clinic you attend has implemented the FASTER program (walking speed measurement system)
- You are willing to have your walking speed measured as part of routine clinic visits
- There are no medical conditions that would prevent you from participating
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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