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Validity and Reliability of the Balance Outcome Measure for Elder Rehabilitation

Completed
Conditions
Elderly
Geriatric
Registration Number
NCT07129213
Lead Sponsor
Yeditepe University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Balance Outcomes Scale in elder rehabilitation.

Detailed Description

The balance assessment scale in geriatric rehabilitation has been specially developed for use in the rehabilitation of geriatric individuals in terms of its efficiency in terms of time and resources, its adequate reflection of standing balance structure, and its validity and sensitivity to change. The Balance Assessment Scale in Geriatric Rehabilitation consists of the Step Test, Timed Up and Go Test, Functional Reach Test, and Static Balance Test while standing with eyes closed. These measurements can be evaluated by physical therapists to assess the fundamental areas of standing balance structure (static, dynamic, functional). Subsequently, the performance in each of these four measurements is converted into a 5-point ranking scale from 0 to 4, with 4 representing good balance performance, resulting in a total score out of 16. This scale demonstrates high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87) and has good validity with the motor component of the Functional Independence Scale and the Modified Old Age Mobility Scale. However, its validity and reliability in Turkish have not yet been investigated. The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Balance Outcomes Scale in geriatric rehabilitation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals with a Mini-Mental Evaluation Test result of 24 and above
Exclusion Criteria
  • amputated individuals or those who have a disease such as paraplegia or tetraplegia that have walking problems
  • cannot receive the necessary commands for the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
step test3 months
timed up and go3 months

timed up and go

functional reach test3 months

functional reach test

timed static stance3 months

timed static stance

berg balance scale3 months

berg balance scale

Mini mental test3 months

Mini mental test

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Yeditepe University

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Istanbul, Turkey

Yeditepe University
🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey

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