Annual Mobility Screen
The Annual Mobility Screen Task Force was formed in the summer of 2023 to explore the return on investment of developing and implementing an (annual) Mobility Wellness Check for older adults.
This screen would attempt to detect early changes in mobility that could then lead to interventions to prevent further decline. In the fall of 2023, we were asked to continue our work and develop the screen along with supporting documents and plan for implementing into physical therapy practice. In fall of 2024 we finalized the following documents.
- Data Collection Form: A sample form to collect results of the screen.
- Intake Form: The form that the person would complete before conducting the screen.
- Interpretation Tables: Instructions on interpreting the results and identifying individuals at risk of preclinical mobility limitations.
- Protocol Manual: This document provides some background information on the Mobility Screen and directions for implementation.
- Referral Form: A handout that guides the person to the next steps based on their results.
- Report Card: A handout that provides results to the person
- Research Agenda: A roadmap to studying the feasibility and usefulness of the Annual Mobility Screen
AMS Data Collection Form
February 5, 2025
This is a sample form to collect results of the screen.
AMS Intake Form
February 5, 2025
The form that the person would complete before conducting the screen.
Interpretation Tables
February 5, 2025
Instructions on interpreting the results and identifying individuals at risk of preclinical mobility limitations.
AMS Protocol Manual
February 5, 2025
This document provides some background information on the Mobility Screen and directions for implementation.
AMS Referral Form
February 5, 2025
A handout that guides the person to the next steps based on their results.
AMS Report Card
February 5, 2025
A handout that provides results to the person.
AMS Research Agenda
February 5, 2025
A roadmap to studying the feasibility and usefulness of the Annual Mobility Screen
In addition to these implementation tools, we developed a research agenda to help guide future scholarly work around the Annual Mobility Screen
Our ultimate goal is to see the Annual Mobility Screen become an essential service that benefits the lives of older adults to move, engage, and live well. We invite you to review these documents and even think about using the Mobility Screen with a handful of individuals.
The Task Force is working to disseminate the Annual Mobility Screen, conduct research around the tool, and collect feedback. As we get feedback from clients, physical therapists, and results of research studies, we plan to make any needed adjustments to the Mobility Screen.
Readers are welcome to provide feedback at this link. If you would like more information on the Annual Mobility Screen, you can also indicate this by completing the survey.