Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Berg Balance Scale

Şahin, Füsun; Yılmaz, Figen; Ozmaden, Aslı; Kotevolu, Nurdan; Şahin, Tülay; Kuran, Banu

doi:10.1519/00139143-200831010-00006

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“…A very significant positive correlation was noted between POMA and BBS total scores (r 00.86) and also balance (r 00.84) and gait (r 00.77) subscale scores. Previous studies conducted by Berg et al [22,23] also arrived at a similar conclusion (r 00.91).…”

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“…Scoring is done on 5 points allocated according to the ability of the individual to perform tasks independently and/or within a specified time interval. Scores range from 0 (inability to perform the task ) to 4 points ( ability to achieve the task independently within specifed time interval), and total score varies between 0 and 56 points [15,16,[18][19][21][22][23]. The BBS scale can be used also for stroke patients and cases with Parkinson's disease or cerebral injuries, in addition to patients at fall risk [17,23,24].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Scores range from 0 (inability to perform the task ) to 4 points ( ability to achieve the task independently within specifed time interval), and total score varies between 0 and 56 points [15,16,[18][19][21][22][23]. The BBS scale can be used also for stroke patients and cases with Parkinson's disease or cerebral injuries, in addition to patients at fall risk [17,23,24]. The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of this scale which has received a global acceptance in the field of rehabilitation have been already established [23].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The BBS scale can be used also for stroke patients and cases with Parkinson's disease or cerebral injuries, in addition to patients at fall risk [17,23,24]. The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of this scale which has received a global acceptance in the field of rehabilitation have been already established [23].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To demonstrate the validity of POMA scale, the BBS scale developed for the assessment of balance impairment in the elderly with its proven validity and reliability of the Turkish version was used [21][22][23]. A very significant positive correlation was noted between POMA and BBS total scores (r 00.86) and also balance (r 00.84) and gait (r 00.77) subscale scores.…”

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Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment I

Yücel¹,

Şahin

Doğu

et al. 2012

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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The Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)-I is widely used assessment tool for evaluation of balance and gait properties. The aim of this study was to translate POMA-I to Turkish and to assess its reliability and validity. People with amputated lower extremities using prosthetics, those who underwent orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months, those dependent on wheel chairs and also bed-ridden patients, subjects with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and illiterate people were excluded. After translation into Turkish, the Turkish version of the scale was applied on the participants at 2-week intervals. Volunteers ≥65 years of age were enrolled in the study. Internal consistencies of POMA subscale scores of postural balance and gait, and total score were calculated using Cronbach's α coefficient. The Turkish version was evaluated with respect to inter-and intrarater reliability and test-retest reliability intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). For validation, Pearson's correlation coefficient between POMA and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) was estimated. Eighty participants enrolled in the study with a mean age of 76.5± 6.75 years. In the reliability evaluation of the scale, considering postural balance, gait, and total score, Cronbach's α coefficients were found to be 0.72, 0.83, and 0.88, respectively. ICCs were detected above 0.70 for test-retest reliability and also for interrater and intrarater reliability. In validation study POMA total score had a strong positive correlation with BBS total score (r00.86, p<0.0001), and also a negative correlation with TUGT (r0−0.75, p<0.0001). According to the results of this study, the Turkish version of the POMA-I scale has been found to be a reliable and a valid scale for elderly Turkish people.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment I

Yücel¹,

Şahin

Doğu

et al. 2012

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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The effects of standard and modified LSVT BIG therapy protocols on balance and gait in Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial

Eldemir,

Saygili

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundLee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT) BIG is an exercise program developed for patients with Parkinson's disease (PwPD), consisting of sets of exercises performed for 4 consecutive days a week for 4 weeks. However, the standard protocol suggests a treatment frequency difficult to follow for most patients who have difficulties reaching rehabilitation clinics. Our aim was to compare the standard LSVT BIG protocol with a modified LSVT (m‐LSVT) BIG protocol (twice a week in the clinic for 4 weeks and twice a week at home for 4 weeks).MethodsIn this randomized controlled trial, 16 PwPD (aged 18–80 years, Hoehn and Yahr stages I–III) were recruited into two groups. The LSVT group received standard LSVT BIG training (four times per week for 4 weeks at the clinic). The other group was given m‐LSVT BIG exercises, but unlike the LSVT group, the m‐LSVT group exercised twice a week at the clinic and twice a week at home for 4 weeks. The Berg Balance Scale was used to assess functional balance. Biodex Balance System was used to assess laboratory balance measures. Timed Up and Go test and G‐Walk sensor system were used to assess functional mobility and spatiotemporal gait analysis.ResultsSignificant group‐by‐time interactions on the eyes open‐firm surface score of the modified clinical test of sensory integration of balance (F = 10.138, p = .007) and gait cycle symmetry index (F = 10.470, p = .010) were found to be in favor of the LSVT group. Additionally, post hoc analyses revealed that both groups significantly improved postural stability, gait speed, motor symptoms, and functional mobility (p < .05).ConclusionThe results revealed the beneficial effects of the modified protocol on balance and gait in PwPD, as well as the superiority of the standard LSVT BIG protocol. The m‐LSVT BIG protocol may be an effective intervention method, especially for PwPD who have difficulty adapting to the treatment frequency of the standard protocol.

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