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OCLC number
897920502
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Author
Berg, Katherine,
Title
Measuring balance in the elderly : development and validation of an instrument
Degree
Ph. D. -- McGill University, 1992
Publisher
[Montreal] : McGill University Libraries, [1992]
Description
1 online resource
Notes
Thesis supervisor: Wood-Dauphinee, Sharon (advisor).
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
"The objective of this study was to examine the measurement properties of the Balance Scale. In two longitudinal studies, 113 elderly subjects and 70 acute stroke patients were monitored on 4 occasions during periods of one year and 12 weeks, respectively. Results showed that Balance Scale scores were associated with the occurrence of subsequent falls and clinical judgments of balance, and could discriminate subjects by their use of mobility aids and the location of their follow-up evaluation. Balance scores were strongly associated with measures of functional status and motor performance in stroke patients over the 12 weeks. Moreover, changes in the Balance Scale were able to mirror changes in the functional status of stroke patients. In addition, the Reliability Study showed excellent inter and intra-rater reliability and internal consistency of the Balance Scale when used with elderly residents and stroke patients. Overall, the results indicate that the Balance Scale has good measurement properties and is ready for use in clinical practice and research."--
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digitool.Library.McGill.CA
digitool.library.mcgill.ca:8881
escholarship.mcgill.ca
escholarship.mcgill.ca
Subject
Health Sciences, Public Health.
Gerontology.