A review of balance instruments for older adults
A review of balance instruments for older adults
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DOI：
10.5014/ajot.52.8.666
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发表时间：
1998-09-01
影响因子：
2.9
通讯作者：
Cass, SP
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作者：
Whitney, SL;Poole, JL;Cass, SP
Objective.本文的目的是回顾过去10年中开发的可用于临床或家庭环境的平衡仪器。使用这种仪器可能有助于识别老年人谁是在跌倒的风险，一个主要的问题，可能会导致功能受损和丧失独立性。6个工具进行了审查，贝格平衡量表（贝格），临床测试的感觉互动和平衡（CTSIB），功能性伸手测试，Tinetti平衡测试的性能为导向的评估活动性问题（Tinetti），定时“起来和去”测试（TU>），和物理性能测试（PPT）。考虑哪些方面的平衡进行评估所需的时间管理的工具或设备所需的证据的可靠性和有效性的优点和缺点，以及目标人群。贝格、蒂内蒂和PPT测量平衡的各个方面，而功能范围、TU>和CTSIB测量平衡的更窄方面。所有六种仪器都已用于老年人，不需要太多设备。不同的工具在其可靠性和有效性。结论。熟悉平衡仪器有助于选择最适合临床环境和客户的仪器，以便制定适当的预防计划，例如环境改造和生活方式适应。
Objective. The purpose of this article is to review balance instruments developed within the past 10 years that can be used in the clinic or home environment. The use of such instruments may assist in identifying older adults who are at risk for falling, a major problem that can result in impaired function and loss of independence.Method. Six instruments were reviewed the Berg Balance Scale (Berg), the Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (CTSIB), the Functional Reach Test, the Tinetti Balance Test of the Performance-Oriented Assessment of Mobility Problems (Tinetti), the Timed "Up and Go" Test (TU>), and the Physical Performance Test (PPT). Considered were what aspects of balance are assessed time needed to administer the instrument, tools or equipment needed, evidence of reliability and validity advantages and disadvantages, and the target population.Results. The Berg, Tinetti, and PPT measure a variety of aspects of balance, whereas the Functional Reach, TU>, and CTSIB measure more narrow aspects of balance. All six instruments have been used with older adults and do not require much equipment. The instruments differ in their reliability and validity.Conclusion. Familiarity With balance instruments can be helpful in selecting the one most appropriate for clinical setting and clients in order to institute appropriate prevention programs, such as environmental modifications and lifestyle adaptations.