scholarly journals Age- and Gender-Related Test Performance in Community-Dwelling Elderly People: Six-Minute Walk Test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up & Go Test, and Gait Speeds

2002 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa M Steffen ◽  
Timothy A Hacker ◽  
Louise Mollinger
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Clinical Tests ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Six Minute Walk Test ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Minute Walk

Abstract Background and Purpose. The interpretation of patient scores on clinical tests of physical mobility is limited by a lack of data describing the range of performance among people without disabilities. The purpose of this study was to provide data for 4 common clinical tests in a sample of community-dwelling older adults. Subjects. Ninety-six community-dwelling elderly people (61–89 years of age) with independent functioning performed 4 clinical tests. Methods. Data were collected on the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MW), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Timed Up & Go Test (TUG) and during comfortable- and fast-speed walking (CGS and FGS). Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used to determine the test-retest reliability for the 6MW, TUG, CGS, and FGS measurements. Data were analyzed by gender and age (60–69, 70–79, and 80–89 years) cohorts, similar to previous studies. Means, standard deviations, and 95% confidence intervals for each measurement were calculated for each cohort. Results. The 6MW, TUG, CGS, and FGS measurements showed high test-retest reliability (ICC [2,1]=.95–.97). Mean test scores showed a trend of age-related declines for the 6MW, BBS, TUG, CGS, and FGS for both male and female subjects. Discussion and Conclusion. Preliminary descriptive data suggest that physical therapists should use age-related data when interpreting patient data obtained for the 6MW, BBS, TUG, CGS and FGS. Further data on these clinical tests with larger sample sizes are needed to serve as a reference for patient comparisons.

scholarly journals Between-Rater Reliability of the 6-Minute Walk Test, Berg Balance Scale, and Handheld Dynamometry in People with Multiple Sclerosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Toomey ◽  
Susan Coote
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test ◽  
Minute Walk

This study investigated the between-rater reliability of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), 6-Minute Walk test (6MW), and handheld dynamometry (HHD) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Previous studies that examined BBS and 6MW reliability in people with MS have not used more than two raters, or analyzed different mobility levels separately. The reliability of HHD has not been previously reported for people with MS. In this study, five physical therapists assessed eight people with MS using the BBS, 6MW, and HHD, resulting in 12 pairs of data. Data were analyzed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), Spearman correlation coefficients (SCCs), and Bland and Altman methods. The results suggest excellent agreement for the BBS (SCC = 0.95, mean difference between raters [d̄] = 2.08, standard error of measurement [SEM] = 1.77) and 6MW (ICC = 0.98, d̄ = 5.22 m, SEM = 24.76 m) when all mobility levels are analyzed together. Reliability is lower in less mobile people with MS (BBS SCC = 0.6, d̄ = −1.83; 6MW ICC = 0.95, d̄ = 20.04 m). Although the ICC and SCC results for HHD suggest good-to-excellent reliability (0.65–0.85), d̄ ranges up to 17.83 N, with SEM values as high as 40.95 N. While the small sample size is a limitation of this study, the preliminary evidence suggests strong agreement between raters for the BBS and 6MW and decreased agreement between raters for people with greater mobility problems. The mean differences between raters for HHD are probably too high for it to be applied in clinical practice.

Correlations of Elderly Fitness Exercise with Fitness and Balance

1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Anna ◽  
Sri Wahyudati ◽  
Tri Nur Kristina
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation ◽  
Minute Walk

Objectives : To analyze the correlations of elderly fitness exercise with fitness measured by 6-minute walk test (6-MWT) and balance measured by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) of geriatrics in nursing home.Methods: Cross-­ sectional observational study of 51 elderly who lived in nursing home that conducted in December 2009 to January 2010.Attendance of subject doing elderly fitness exercise was rated by 2 months previously recorded to one month after trial. We recorded the weekly frequency of doing the exercise for 12 weeks (the 3 months). At the observation, fitness was measured by 6-MWT, balance was measured by BBS.Results: A positive and an significant correlation between number of exercise in 12 weeks of observation to 6-MWT was analyzed by Pearson correlation 0.418, p=0.002, and also positive and significant correlation to BBS was found 0.353, p=0.011. There were also positive and significant correlation between exercise frequency to 6-­MWT which analyzed by Spearman’s correlation 0.408, p=0.003 andto BBS as well Spearman’s correlation 0.404, p=0.003.Conclusions:The Elderly fitness exercise improves geriatric fitness that measured by 6-MWT and also improves balance measured by BBS in nursing home. The frequent exercise perfomed also correlates to elderly fitness which measure by 6-MWT and to balance that measured by BBS.Keywords:Fitness,balance, eld erly, 6 minute walk test, berg balance scale, ecercise, geriatric fitness exercise

scholarly journals The Berg Balance Scale at Admission Can Predict Community Ambulation at Discharge in Patients with Stroke

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 556
Author(s):  
Wen-Ling Liao ◽  
Chiung-Wen Chang ◽  
Pi-Yu Sung ◽  
Wei-Nung Hsu ◽  
Ming-Wei Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operating Characteristic ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Six Minute Walk Test ◽  
Community Ambulation ◽  
Admission Status ◽  
Minute Walk

Background and Objectives: To regain the ability of community ambulation is a meaningful goal for stroke patients. Recent research recommended that the distance accomplished during the six-minute walk test (≥205 m in 6MWT) is the fittest for defining community ambulation. Until now, there are few studies that have used the updated definition to investigate the related predictors. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the admission clinical parameters and community ambulation measured by the 6MWT at discharge. The other aim was to find the admission Berg Balance Scale (BBS) cut-off score to discriminate between household or community ambulators. Materials and Methods: This cohort study collected the data of patients who entered the post-acute Care Cerebrovascular Diseases program. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify significant predictors measured at admission that are associated with community ambulation, and a receiver operating characteristic was adopted to calculate the cut-off value for admission status. There were 120 participants included in this study, and 25% (n = 30) of them regained the ability of community ambulation at discharge. The BBS on admission was identified as the only significant predictor for community ambulation (odds ratio 1.06). Results: The optimal cut-off score for the BBS at admission was 29, and the area under the curve for BBS scores on admission when discriminating between household and community ambulators at discharge was 0.74. Conclusions: The admission BBS scores could be used to predict household and community ambulators at discharge in stroke patients. The results of this study could help clinical physicians set appropriate discharge goals early.

scholarly journals Test-Retest Reliability and Construct Validity of Two-Minute Walk Test in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asfarina ZANUDIN ◽  
Yen Yun KHONG ◽  
Ling Fong CHONG ◽  
Nor Azizah MOHAMAD
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Young People ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Minimal Detectable Change ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Six Minute Walk Test ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Minute Walk

This study explored the test-retest reliability and construct validity of a two-minute walk test in children and adolescents with CP Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I, II, and III. Twenty-six participants with CP (age 11.7 ± 3.9 years) were recruited and were assessed twice with the two-minute walk test to determine the test-retest reliability (interval 2 weeks). Minimal detectable changes (MDC95) were calculated. Construct validity was established by comparing the results of the two- and six-minute walk tests during the first assessment. The test-retest reliability was excellent, with intra-class correlation (ICC) = 0.98 for all participants. The (MDC95) for all participants was 12.7 m. The distance covered by children and adolescents with CP in the two-minute walk test had high correlation (r = 0.9, p < 0.01) with distance covered in the six-minute walk test. The two-minute walk test is a valid and reliable outcome measure to assess walking performance in children and adolescents with CP. HIGHLIGHTS The two-minute walk test has excellent reliability and validity among young people with cerebral palsy The minimal detectable change of two-minute walk test among young people with cerebral palsy was 12.7 m The two-minute walk test had high correlation with the six-minute walk test among young people with cerebral palsy

Two-minute walk tests demonstrate similar age-related gait differences as a six-minute walk test

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clayton W. Swanson ◽  
Zachary J. Haigh ◽  
Brett W. Fling
Keyword(s):  
Walk Test ◽  
Six Minute Walk Test ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Minute Walk ◽  
Walk Tests

Six-Minute Walk Test in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-272
Author(s):  
Chiung-Ying Chuang ◽  
Shu-Yuan Lin ◽  
Min-Hui Li ◽  
Ya-Ju Chang ◽  
Miao-Ju Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Six Minute Walk Test ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Minute Walk
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