Reliability and validity of the Persian translation of Berg Balance Scale in Parkinson disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 857-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Babaei-Ghazani ◽  
Hosein Mohammadi ◽  
Gholam Ali Shahidi ◽  
Seyed Amir Hasan Habibi ◽  
Bijan Forogh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Persian Translation

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

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fusun Sahin ◽  
Figen Yilmaz ◽  
Asli Ozmaden ◽  
Nurdan Kotevoglu ◽  
Tulay Sahin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Balance Scale

Psychometric properties of the Berg balance scale in idiopathic Parkinson’ disease in the drug off-phase

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 2175-2181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghorban Taghizadeh ◽  
Pablo Martinez-Martin ◽  
Seyed-Mohammad Fereshtehnejad ◽  
Seyed Amirhasan Habibi ◽  
Negar Nikbakht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Idiopathic Parkinson Disease

Comparing the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale With the Mini-BESTest and Berg Balance Scale to Assess Postural Control in Patients With Parkinson Disease

2015 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Schlenstedt ◽  
Stephanie Brombacher ◽  
Gesa Hartwigsen ◽  
Burkhard Weisser ◽  
Bettina Möller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postural Control ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale

Reliability and Validity of the Berg Balance Scale in the Stroke Population: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-221
Author(s):  
Megan Kudlac ◽  
Joseph Sabol ◽  
Katelynn Kaiser ◽  
Cecelia Kane ◽  
Robert S. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Stroke Population

Effect of Virtual Reality on Balance in Individuals With Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (6) ◽  
pp. 933-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Chen ◽  
Qiang Gao ◽  
Cheng-Qi He ◽  
Rong Bian
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Functional Gait ◽  
Dynamic Gait Index ◽  
Dynamic Gait

Abstract Background Virtual reality (VR) is a frequently used intervention for the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological disorders. Purpose The aims of this review were to identify the short-term effect of VR on balance and to compare it with the effect of active interventions in individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). Data Sources Searches for relevant articles available in English were conducted using the MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database databases from inception until March 2019. Study Selection All randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of training with VR and the effect of training without VR on balance in individuals with PD were included. Data Extraction Two authors independently extracted data, assessed the methodological quality, and evaluated the evidence quality of the studies. Data Synthesis Fourteen randomized controlled trials including 574 individuals were eligible for qualitative analyses, and 12 of the studies involving 481 individuals were identified as being eligible for meta-analyses. Compared with active interventions, the use of VR improved the Berg Balance Scale score (mean difference = 1.23; 95% CI = 0.15 to 2.31; I2 = 56%). The Dynamic Gait Index and Functional Gait Assessment results were also significant after the sensitivity analyses (mean difference = 0.69; 95% CI = 0.12 to 1.26; I2 = 0%). Both provided moderate statistical evidence. However, the Timed “Up & Go” Test and the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale did not differ significantly. Limitations Publication bias and diversity in the interventions were the main limitations. Conclusions Existing moderate evidence of the effectiveness of VR with the Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and Functional Gait Assessment for individuals with PD was promising. Although the differences did not reach the clinically important change threshold, VR was comparable to active interventions and could be considered an adjuvant therapy for balance rehabilitation in individuals with PD.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the 12-item Berg Balance Scale in an Italian population with Parkinson’s disease: A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (7) ◽  
pp. 419-423
Author(s):  
Anna BERARDI ◽  
Giovanni GALEOTO ◽  
Donatella VALENTE ◽  
Antonella CONTE ◽  
Giovanni FABBRINI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Ability ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

ABSTRACT Background: The Berg Balance Scale is widely used to measure balance ability in clinical practice. Recently, the original version was redefined from 14 into 12 items. Its psychometric properties were investigated for different populations. However, for Parkinson disease the new version has not been validated yet. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the 12-item Berg Balance Scale (BBS-12) in a population with Parkinson disease. Methods: Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, whereas reliability was assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficient. For validity analysis, the Pearson correlation coefficient of the BBS-12 was evaluated with the Tinetti Scale and the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Results: The BBS-12 was applied to 50 individuals with a mean age of 65.6 years (SD 11.8). The internal consistency showed a good value (Cronbach's alpha 0.886) and reproducibility reveled very high performances for both inter-rater and intra-rater reliabilities (ICC 0.987 and 0.986, respectively). The validity study demonstrated good linear correlation with the Tinetti Scale (p<0.01) and with the Sport and Home Subscales of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (p<0.01). Conclusions: The present findings revealed the BBS-12 as a reliable and valid assessment tool to measure balance ability in Parkinson disease. Italian health professionals can now use it with more confidence.

scholarly journals Efeitos funcionais da prática de dança em idosos

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Paulo Costa Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Disease Rating

Objetivo: O presente estudo analisou os efeitos funcionais da prática de dança em idosos abordados na literatura científica. Métodos: Foram utilizadas as palavras-chave “elderly” combinação com os termos “dance” e “functional effects”, na base de dados Pubmed, para o levantamento científico. O período considerado para essas buscas foi de 2003 a 2013. Resultados: A partir de oito artigos selecionados, verificou-se que a prática de dança estava presente nos estudos relacionados à Doença de Parkinson (DP), predominando a utilização dos testes de Escala Unificada de Avaliação da Doença de Parkinson (Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale-Motor) e Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg (Berg Balance Scale), destacando melhoras significativas no equilíbrio dos participantes dos programas de dança, e a predominância do ritmo tango na maioria dos estudos. Conclusão: Programas de dança voltados aos idosos provocam melhoras significativas na capacidade funcional de seus participantes, principalmente aos idosos portadores da Doença de Parkinson, destacando a variável equilíbrio.Palavras-chave: idoso, dança, doença de Parkinson.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale, Mini-BESTest, and Berg Balance Scale to Predict Falls in Parkinson Disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 494-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Schlenstedt ◽  
Stephanie Brombacher ◽  
Gesa Hartwigsen ◽  
Burkhard Weisser ◽  
Bettina Möller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Roc Curve ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Compensatory Stepping

Background The correct identification of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) at risk for falling is important to initiate appropriate treatment early. Objective This study compared the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale with the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) to identify individuals with PD at risk for falls and to analyze which of the items of the scales best predict future falls. Design This was a prospective study to assess predictive criterion-related validity. Setting The study was conducted at a university hospital in an urban community. Patients Eighty-five patients with idiopathic PD (Hoehn and Yahr stages: 1–4) participated in the study. Measurements Measures were number of falls (assessed prospectively over 6 months), FAB scale, Mini-BESTest, BBS, and Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Results The FAB scale, Mini-BESTest, and BBS showed similar accuracy to predict future falls, with values for area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of 0.68, 0.65, and 0.69, respectively. A model combining the items “tandem stance,” “rise to toes,” “one-leg stance,” “compensatory stepping backward,” “turning,” and “placing alternate foot on stool” had an AUC of 0.84 of the ROC curve. Limitations There was a dropout rate of 19/85 participants. Conclusions The FAB scale, Mini-BESTest, and BBS provide moderate capacity to predict “fallers” (people with one or more falls) from “nonfallers.” Only some items of the 3 scales contribute to the detection of future falls. Clinicians should particularly focus on the item “tandem stance” along with the items “one-leg stance,” “rise to toes,” “compensatory stepping backward,” “turning 360°,” and “placing foot on stool” when analyzing postural control deficits related to fall risk. Future research should analyze whether balance training including the aforementioned items is effective in reducing fall risk.

Prevalence of Balance Impairments in Individuals with Parkinson Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Shahbaz Abbas ◽  
Arooj Munawar ◽  
Syed abdul wasay Tanweer ◽  
Morad Yaser Al Mostafa
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Gait Pattern ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Abnormal Gait

Abstract:Postural or balance impairments is most common feature of advanced Parkinson's disease leading to falls. Balance disorder is predisposing symptom in Parkinson disease, difficult to cure and at high risk of falls. Objective: To find out the Prevalence of balance impairments in individual with Parkinson's disease This was the cross-sectional study. Data was collected by 23 Parkinson's patients in General Hospital of Lahore. Convenient sampling technique was used in this study. Berg Balance scale was used as data collection instrument. Data was analyzed by SPSS. Results: The result shows that out of 23 sample size (18 male and 5 female), there is 15(65.2%) of Parkinson patients had minimal level of balance impairments, 6(26.1%) had moderate balance impairments and only 2(8.7%) of Parkinson patients complained about severe balance impairments on Berg Balance Scale.Conclusions: The result shows that there is mild to moderate prevalence of balance impairments in individual with Parkinson's disease. Balance dysfunction or impairments in Parkinson patients due to abnormal gait pattern, poor postural control,muscles rigidity, tremors and lose of body movements. Balance impairments not depend on age and gender of Parkinson patients. Balance impairments, Berg balance scale, Parkinson's disease

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