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Timed Up and Go Test Ralan

The Timed Up & Go (TUG) test is used to assess patient mobility and fall risk. It involves having the patient stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, walk back to the chair and sit down while being timed. An older adult who takes 12 seconds or more to complete the TUG is considered at risk for falls. Observations are made of the patient's gait, stride length, sway and need for assistance that could indicate neurological problems requiring further evaluation. The TUG is one of the tools provided by the CDC to help healthcare providers screen, assess, and reduce patient fall risk.

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Timed Up and Go Test Ralan

The Timed Up & Go (TUG) test is used to assess patient mobility and fall risk. It involves having the patient stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, walk back to the chair and sit down while being timed. An older adult who takes 12 seconds or more to complete the TUG is considered at risk for falls. Observations are made of the patient's gait, stride length, sway and need for assistance that could indicate neurological problems requiring further evaluation. The TUG is one of the tools provided by the CDC to help healthcare providers screen, assess, and reduce patient fall risk.

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ASS E SS M E N T

Timed Up & Go
Patient

(TUG)
Date

Time  AM  PM

Purpose: To assess mobility


Equipment: A stopwatch
Directions: Patients wear their regular footwear and
OBSERVATIONS
can use a walking aid, if needed. Begin by having the
patient sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a Observe the patient’s
line 3 meters, or 10 feet away, on the floor. postural stability, gait,
stride length, and sway.
NOTE:
1 Instruct the patient: Always stay by
Check all that apply:
the patient for
 Slow tentative pace
safety.
When I say “Go,” I want you to:  Loss of balance
1. Stand up from the chair.  Short strides
2. Walk to the line on the floor at your normal pace.  Little or no arm swing
3. Turn.  Steadying self on walls
4. Walk back to the chair at your normal pace.
 Shuffling
5. Sit down again.
 En bloc turning
 Not using assistive
2 On the word “Go,” begin timing. device properly

3 Stop timing after patient sits back down. These changes may signify
4 Record time. neurological problems that
require further evaluation.

Time in Seconds:

An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the TUG is at risk for falling.

CDC’s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce
your patient’s fall risk. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/steadi

Centers for Disease Stopping Elderly Accidents,


Control and Prevention 2017 Deaths & Injuries
National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control 2017

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