Translation, cultural adaptation, and Turkish validation of the tool 25-question geriatric locomotive function scale
The Turkish adaptation of GLFS-25 is a valid, reliable, and culturally appropriate tool for assessing locomotive dysfunction in Turkish older adults. Its strong psychometric properties and high correlation with functional mobility indicators suggest that it can be effectively integrated into geriatric healthcare and rehabilitation programs. Given the rapid aging of Turkey's population, this tool can support early detection, prevention strategies, and policy development to mitigate mobility-related disabilities.
Authors
- Kübra Koç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2472-6439)
- Kamber Kaşalı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2851-5263)
- Esedullah Akaras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0305-4632)
Institutions
- Erzurum Technical University (TR)
- Atatürk University (TR)
- Gazi University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06725-8
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.52