Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
Stroke, Falling, Reliability and Validity, Postural Balance
Brief summary
Two balance assessment tools that have been used recently have attracted considerable attention: the Dual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive) (DTUG) and the 3-m Backward Walk Test (3MBWT). The aim of this study is to compare the psychometric properties of two clinically proven balance assessment tools.
Detailed description
There are unidimensional and multidimensional scales used to evaluate gait balance after stroke. Unidimensional scales (DTUG, 3MBWT) can be useful in clinical practice and in screening for basic balance problems. Two balance assessment tools that have been used recently have attracted considerable attention: the Dual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive) (DTUG) and the 3-m Backward Walk Test (3MBWT). The aim of this study is to compare the psychometric properties of two clinically proven balance assessment tools. In the study, construct validity, concurrent validity, reliability, and cut-off score (for determining falling risk) of the two tests will be calculated.
Interventions
OTHERDual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive)
It evaluates balance with a simultaneous cognitive and motor task. The cognitive task of the test is serial triple subtraction while the TUG test is a motor task. Balance performance will be recorded in seconds.
OTHER3-m Backward Walk Test
It is used to assess fall risk and balance. It is calculated in how many seconds an individual can walk backward a marked distance of 3 meters.
OTHERModified Four Square Step Test
It is a performance test that evaluates dynamic balance in stroke individuals with the ability to avoid obstacles and take steps in all directions. Balance performance is recorded in seconds.
OTHERTimed Up and Go Test
It is used to assess balance and functional mobility. The participant is asked to get up from the chair she/he is sitting in, walk the marked distance of 3 meters and return to her/his seat again. The elapsed time is recorded in seconds.
OTHERBerg Balance Test
It consists of 14 items and evaluates dynamic balance and functional mobility in stroke. The maximum score is 56. Higher scores indicate better balance.
Sponsors
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Single stroke with unilateral hemiparesis at least 6 months prior to the study, * Be in the age range of 50-85 years * Able to walk at least 10 meters independently with or without a walking aid, * Getting at least 24 points from the Standardized Mini-Mental Test * It is to be able to follow two-stage commands and perform subtraction.
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of additional orthopedic or neurological diseases that may affect balance and walking, * Having uncorrected vision and hearing problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive) | 5 minutes | It evaluates balance and functional mobility with a simultaneous cognitive and motor task. The cognitive task of the test is 3-series subtraction, while the TUG test is the motor task. Performance is recorded in seconds. |
| 3-m Backward Walk Test | 5 minutes | It is used to assess fall risk and balance. It is calculated in how many seconds an individual can walk backwards a marked distance of 3 meters. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactEMEL TAŞVURAN HORATA, PhD
Outcome results
None listed