Publications by authors named "Sharon Man-Ha Tsang"
Reliability and Validity of Four Step Tests in Older Adults With Dementia.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
December 2024
Objectives: To determine the test-retest and inter-rater reliability, concurrent and discriminative validity of the Four Square Step Test (FSST), the Choice Stepping Reaction Time Test (CSRTT), the Maximum Step Length Test (MSLT), and the Alternate Step Test (AST) in older adults with dementia.
Methods: Thirty-seven older adults with dementia who could walk independently for at least 10 m were recruited at community centers and day care centers for older adults. The participants completed the step tests conducted by two independent raters on three separate testing occasions within 3 weeks.
Benefits of chest wall mobilization on respiratory efficiency and functional exercise capacity in people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A randomized controlled trial.
Amy Ying Yu Tsui Gladys Lai Ying Cheing Rosanna Mei Wa Chau Thomas Yun Wing Mok Sai On Ling Sharon Man Ha Tsang
Respirology
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how chest wall mobilization affects exercise capacity and respiratory muscle function in men with severe COPD.
- Participants (30 males, average age 75) were divided into a chest wall mobilization group and a control group, both receiving exercise education, but only the CWMG received additional mobilization treatments.
- Results showed that the CWMG had significantly improved exercise tolerance, reduced muscle activity during tests, and maintained these benefits three months after the program, highlighting the potential advantages of chest wall mobilization in COPD rehabilitation.
Article Synopsis
- The study validated the Knee Osteoarthritis Fears and Beliefs Questionnaire (KOFBeQ) for Chinese patients, focusing on understanding fear-avoidance behaviors.
- A sample of 241 participants (mostly women, average age 68) was analyzed, resulting in an 11-item questionnaire with three subscales related to fears about doctors and disease, daily activities, and leisure/sports.
- The KOFBeQ demonstrated strong internal consistency, high reliability, and good model fit, making it a valuable tool for improving care and rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis patients in China.