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- Title
Reliability and Fall-Risk Predictability of the Short Form of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale in Iranian Older Adults.
- Authors
Sinaei, Ehsan; Rose, Debra J.; Javadpour, Samira; Yoosefinejad, Amin Kordi
- Abstract
Recently, a short form of the Fullerton Advanced Balance (SF-FAB) scale was reported as a good predictor of falls in older adults. However, we found no evidence regarding its reliability in non-American older adults. Therefore, we aimed to analyze the reliability and homogeneity of the SF-FAB scale to measure postural balance in Iranian older adults. Eighty-five community-dwelling older adults (70.75 ± 4.97 years) performed the SF-FAB test on two occasions 1 week apart. In both instances, four raters assessed the performance on the test. The SF-FAB scale (mean total score: 12.46 ± 3.53) revealed acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α =.77), excellent intrarater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient =.94–.99), and excellent interrater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient =.92–.99). The overall prediction success rate was 83.5% with correctly classifying 95.6% of nonfallers and 35.3% of fallers. The SF-FAB scale can provide a quick screen of balance status in older adults to trigger referral to clinicians for a more comprehensive assessment.
- Subjects
IRAN; RISK factors of falling down; RESEARCH evaluation; PREDICTIVE tests; POSTURAL balance; PHYSICAL therapy; COMPARATIVE studies; CRONBACH'S alpha; PRE-tests &; post-tests; DIAGNOSIS; POSTURE; INDEPENDENT living; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; ACCIDENTAL falls; QUALITY of life; RESEARCH funding; STATISTICAL correlation; ELDER care; EVALUATION; OLD age
- Publication
Journal of Aging & Physical Activity, 2022, Vol 30, Issue 4, p590
- ISSN
1063-8652
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/japa.2021-0137