Correlation between Tallimetry and Size for Spirometry in Older Adults

Abstract

The research focuses on determining estimated spirometric values, measured by wingspan and tallimetry, in addition to analyzing the variability that may or may not exist between these two variables. The study population was 43 older adult participants between the ages of 65 and 90 years, data on weight, height, sex, age, and size were collected. Pulmonary function was evaluated by means of a spirometric examination and the parameters of FEV1, FVC, and Tiffeneau Index were analyzed. The design of the project was prospective-cross-sectional with a quantitative approach of a non-experimental-analytical-relational type. A single evaluation was made with the aforementioned variables that yielded numerical and categorical values and were analyzed with the Chi-square statistical test. Spirometric values were obtained for both tallimetry and wingspan. The statistical analysis yielded a result of p 0.000, which indicates perfect agreement between the variables studied in relation to the true hypothesis of the research, where it is mentioned that there is no variability between the values. In conclusion, the use of wingspan would be the most appropriate alternative to height for lung function analysis.