Balance; Distorted
Conditions
Keywords
Assessment,balance ,older people, reliability,validity
Brief summary
In this study we will observe the reliability and validity of Tinetti Balance assessment scale,(POMA) in Urdu language in Pakistani geriatric population with balance impairment. Also, check the improvement in assessment and rehabilitation in geriatrics with balance problem.
Detailed description
The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt Tinetti balance assessment scale (POMA) into Urdu language and secondly to investigate the reliability and validity of Tinetti Balance assessment scale (POMA) in geriatrics Pakistani population.This study will be cross sectional survey study in which convenience sampling technique will be used. Two scales will be performed by patient Tinetti Balance assessment scale and Berg Balance Scale (evaluate balance), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) (measure functional mobility) for comparison and data will be collected. The results of study will help to know the validity and reliability of Tinetti Balance assessment scale (POMA) in Urdu version with balance impairments in geriatric population.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* ability to walk a minimum of 6m with or without a walking Aid * observed balance impairment evaluated subjectively by a physical therapist during the initial training session (Berg Balance scale and time up and go test )
Exclusion criteria
* people with amputated lower extremities using prosthetic leg * those who underwent orthopedic surgery within the last 6 weeks * Dependent on wheel chairs and bed ridden patients * Dementia and Alzheimer's patients * illiterate people
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tinetti balance and gait assessment scale (POMA) | 1st day | tinetti balance and gait assessment scale is used to evaluate older people's ability to maintain postural balance and gait, it is composed of two separate categories as balance and gait test balance and gait are evaluated with nine and eight items, respectively. the total score of scale 28 points. the highest score indicates the best performance |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| berg balance scale | 1st day | the berg balance scale is an objective assessment of balance performance based on 14 items common to daily activities. it is a 14 items scale that rate 0 (unable to perform) to 4 (normal performance) for each item. the total score is 56 points, high score higher balance ability |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go Test | 1st day | screening test that is measure functional mobility in older adults |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed