The CONFbal scale: a measure of balance confidence—a key outcome of rehabilitation

Simpson, Janet M; Worsfold, Chris; Fisher, Kimberly; Valentine, J.D.

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2008.12.004

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“…CONFbal contains 10 questions regarding everyday activities (such as getting up from a chair and walking) each with three possible responses; confident, slightly confident and not confident, which are awarded a score of 1, 2 and 3, respectively (Simpson 2009). A higher total score indicates poorer confidence, with a maximum possible total score of 30.…”

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Reducing falls among older people in general practice: The ProAct65+ exercise intervention trial

Gawler

Skelton

Dinan-Young

et al. 2016

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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Reducing falls among older people in general practice: The ProAct65+ exercise intervention trial

Gawler

Skelton

Dinan-Young

et al. 2016

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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“…This adherence to exercise and physical activity can increase balance confidence and reduce the level of fear of falling and also prevent the lack of physical inactivity [7,8,13]. It seems that fear of falling in older people, which leads to lower self-esteem and self-regulation, can be considered as a barrier to proper physical activity [14]. However, proper physical activity in the aging period is one of the main factors of successful aging [15].…”

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Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Balance-Confidence in Active and Inactive Elderly Men

Hosseini

Hatamnezhad

2018

Salmand

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Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between self-regulation and balance confidence among the active and in-active elderly in the city of Mahabad. Methods & MaterialsThe cross-correlational research included elderly people aged 60 to 85 years and living in Mahabad city. A total of 93 active elderly and 93 in-active elderly were randomly selected as sample. The Balance Confidence questionnaire and Self-Regulation questionnaire were used to gather data. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Pearson correlation, multiple regressions, and independent t test were used to analyze the collected data. This study was performed using SPSS software. Results The results showed that balance confidence had a positive and significant relationship with all the dimensions of self-regulation in the elderly (P≤0.05). Other than the disclosure feelings component (P=0.250), other dimensions of self-regulation can effect balance confidence. It was also found that there is a significant difference between the active (balance confidence: 3.2446±0.63735; self-regulation: 3.8017±0.75943) and in-active (balance confidence: 2.3468±0.69454; self-regulation: 2.8208±0.79782) elderly (P≤0.05). Conclusion This study confirms that lack of self-regulation in the elderly can lead to decreased physical activity and restrictions. It is suggested that self-regulation should be emphasized in the elderly so that they can overcome their environmental issues and enhance their balance confidence. A B S T R A C T Key words:Older adults, Balance confidence, Positive performance, Self-regulation Extended Abstract Objectivehe main consequences of balance problems in the elderly are falling and the fear of falling; these two consequences affect everyday life activities and the ability to move in home and community [1,2]. The fear of falling also leads to depression and lower quality of life in the elderly [3]. Studies on T balance confidence have reported its relationship with some functional abilities and personal characteristics in the elderly [4,5]. In addition to the relationship between balance confidence and balance performance [6,7], the relationship between balance confidence and physical activity [8] has also been confirmed. One of the factors that can contribute to balance confidence in the elderly is self-regulation. Self-regulation refers to the processes based on which people control their thoughts, feelings, and actions [9]. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the relationship between Methods & MaterialsThe present study was an applied research in terms of objective and also a descriptive-correlational one in terms of data collection. The entire research process was conducted under the supervision of the local ethics committee of the Department of Sports Sciences in Uremia University. The study population consisted of all older adults aged 60-85 years old in Mahabad city. A sample of 93 active and 93 inactive elders was selected using available sampling method. Here, inactive elderly subjects referred to those el...

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“…The response options are (1) confident, (2) slightly confident and (3) not confident. Concurrent validity, internal reliability and test-retest reliability were all reported as good to excellent [30].…”

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“…A measure of balance confidence (CONFbal) was previously developed and reported in order to differentiate 'self-efficacy' from 'fear' [30]. It consists of 10 common activities (sit/stand from a chair, pick object from floor, stand unsupported, walk 10 m, on uneven ground, up/down slope, up/down stairs) to which the participants respond to the question 'How confident are you that you can..?'…”

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A structural equation modelling approach to the complex path from postural stability to morale in elderly people with fear of falling

Valentine

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Worsfold

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Disability and Rehabilitation

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The CONFbal scale: a measure of balance confidence—a key outcome of rehabilitation

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Reducing falls among older people in general practice: The ProAct65+ exercise intervention trial

Reducing falls among older people in general practice: The ProAct65+ exercise intervention trial

Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Balance-Confidence in Active and Inactive Elderly Men

A structural equation modelling approach to the complex path from postural stability to morale in elderly people with fear of falling

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