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Introduction: Low speed of walking is a major problem in the elderly individuals and low speed of walking can be affected by many factors. The aim of this study is to compare older individuals according to the speed of walking within the framework of the comprehensive geriatric evaluation (KGD) and to identify the factors affecting the low speed of walking. Method: In this study, which is intermittent and observable, 311 patients who apply to the geriatric clinic between 2017-2019 were evaluated and KGD was applied to all patients. The speed of walking was measured by a 4-metre walk test. Results: 71.4% of 311 patients were women and the average age was 75.37±7.58. Urinary incontinence, congestive heart failure, osteoartritis, dementia, ortostatic hypotension and polypharmacy frequency were more detected in the elderly with low walking rate (p<.05). Daily life activity (GYA) and Nutritional assessment, while the mini-mental state examination scores were lower in the low walking rate group, the geriatric depression score (GDS) was higher (p<.05). In logistical regression analysis according to age, gender and education year, low walking speed has been found associated with urine incontinence, dementia, high GDS score, disruption in GYA and nitrational score lowness (p<.05). Result: Low walking rate in older individuals may increase the risk of many geriatric syndrome. It is important to evaluate the speed of walking in the Geriatric practice. The speed of walking should be considered as an important component of the KGD.

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