Unified Balance Scale: Classic psychometric and clinical properties

Porta, Fabio La; Franceschini, Marco; Caselli, Serena; Susassi, Sonia; Cavallini, Paola; Tennant, Alan

doi:10.2340/16501977-0800

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“…the DVT) (21). The higher the association, the more similar the construct assessed by both measures (21). We found a high correlation between the scores of the C-DVT and those of the DVT.…”

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Development of a Computerized Digit Vigilance Test and validation in patients with stroke

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“…the DVT) (21). The higher the association, the more similar the construct assessed by both measures (21). We found a high correlation between the scores of the C-DVT and those of the DVT.…”

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confidence: 57%

“…the C-DVT in this study) to be examined and its original test (i.e. the DVT) (21). The higher the association, the more similar the construct assessed by both measures (21).…”

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“…Similarly, the UBS that explored both static and dynamic balance was significantly improved in the VGT group, with differences between the groups. This new balance outcome measure covers all of the relevant aspects of balance, exhibits good psychometric properties and avoids the well-known ceiling effect characteristic of other balance scales [38]. Additionally, the UBS was more suitable for detecting differences among the groups compared with the CB&M.…”

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The effects of video game therapy on balance and attention in chronic ambulatory traumatic brain injury: an exploratory study

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BackgroundPatients with traumatic brain injury often have balance and attentive disorders. Video game therapy (VGT) has been proposed as a new intervention to improve mobility and attention through a reward-learning approach. In this pilot randomized, controlled trial, we tested the effects of VGT, compared with a balance platform therapy (BPT), on balance, mobility and selective attention in chronic traumatic brain injury patients.MethodsWe enrolled chronic traumatic brain injury patients (n = 21) that randomly received VGT or BPT for 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks. The clinical outcome measures included: i) the Community Balance & Mobility Scale (CB&M); ii) the Unified Balance Scale (UBS); iii) the Timed Up and Go test (TUG); iv) static balance and v) selective visual attention evaluation (Go/Nogo task).ResultsBoth groups improved in CB&M scores, but only the VGT group increased on the UBS and TUG with a between-group significance (p < 0.05). Selective attention improved significantly in the VGT group (p < 0.01).ConclusionsVideo game therapy is an option for the management of chronic traumatic brain injury patients to ameliorate balance and attention deficits.Trial registration NCT01883830, April 5 2013.

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“…Following the round two vote, only one measure (Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test [Mini BESTest] [29]) reached the 70% threshold for forwarding to round three. However, to promote discussion the group agreed to forward two additional measures that achieved sufficient scores by at least 50% of panel members (the Short Physical Performance Battery [30] and Unified Balance Scale [31]). As such, three measures were forwarded to round three and fifteen measures were excluded.…”

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Recommendations for a Core Outcome Set for Measuring Standing Balance in Adult Populations: A Consensus-Based Approach

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BackgroundStanding balance is imperative for mobility and avoiding falls. Use of an excessive number of standing balance measures has limited the synthesis of balance intervention data and hampered consistent clinical practice.ObjectiveTo develop recommendations for a core outcome set (COS) of standing balance measures for research and practice among adults.MethodologyA combination of scoping reviews, literature appraisal, anonymous voting and face-to-face meetings with fourteen invited experts from a range of disciplines with international recognition in balance measurement and falls prevention. Consensus was sought over three rounds using pre-established criteria.Data sourcesThe scoping review identified 56 existing standing balance measures validated in adult populations with evidence of use in the past five years, and these were considered for inclusion in the COS.ResultsFifteen measures were excluded after the first round of scoring and a further 36 after round two. Five measures were considered in round three. Two measures reached consensus for recommendation, and the expert panel recommended that at a minimum, either the Berg Balance Scale or Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test be used when measuring standing balance in adult populations.LimitationsInclusion of two measures in the COS may increase the feasibility of potential uptake, but poses challenges for data synthesis. Adoption of the standing balance COS does not constitute a comprehensive balance assessment for any population, and users should include additional validated measures as appropriate.ConclusionsThe absence of a gold standard for measuring standing balance has contributed to the proliferation of outcome measures. These recommendations represent an important first step towards greater standardization in the assessment and measurement of this critical skill and will inform clinical research and practice internationally.

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Unified Balance Scale: Classic psychometric and clinical properties

Cited by 14 publications

References 9 publications

Development of a Computerized Digit Vigilance Test and validation in patients with stroke

Development of a Computerized Digit Vigilance Test and validation in patients with stroke

The effects of video game therapy on balance and attention in chronic ambulatory traumatic brain injury: an exploratory study

Recommendations for a Core Outcome Set for Measuring Standing Balance in Adult Populations: A Consensus-Based Approach

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