Background and purpose to improve the utility of the berg balance scale bbs, the aim of this study was to develop a short form of the bbs sfbbs that was psychometrically similar including test reliability, validity, and responsiveness to the original bbs for people with stroke. Berg balance scale, total hip arthroplasty, total knee. The bestest and minibestest may be used for clinical and research purposes. Modified clinical test of sensory interaction in balance. Testretest reliability of short form of berg balance scale. The activitiesspecific balance confidence abc scale patient name.
The berg balance scale is used to objectively determine a patients ability or inability to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks. The berg balance scale or bbs is a widely used clinical test of a persons static and dynamic balance abilities, named after katherine berg, one of the developers. Ruler, 2 standard chairs one with arm rests, one without footstool or step, stopwatch or wristwatch, 15 ft walkway completion. The short form of the bbs is a 7 item measure of balance during specific tasks such as reaching forward and standing from sitting, which can be. If subject must use an assistive device for an item, score that item one category lower. Subjects and methods a total of 226 subjects with stroke participated in this prospective study at 14 days. Berg balance scale an overview sciencedirect topics. When scoring, please record the lowest response category that applies for each item. Pdf falls and fallinduced injuries in elderly people are a serious public health concern in contemporary societies with aging populations. From this study we conclude that the short form of berg balance scale is a reliable test for balance evaluation in elder population. Subject should be tested with flatheeled shoes or shoes and socks off. Berg balance scale calculator this berg balance scale calculator is used to evaluate and monitor balance in elderly frail patients and to predict fall risk with static and dynamic activities.
The berg balance scale bbs is a 56point scale that evaluates 14 tasks. The berg balance scale bbs was developed by katherine berg in 1989 to measure balance ability static and dynamic among older adults. Pdf testretest reliability of short form of berg balance scale in. Temper foam also called tfoam tm 4 inches thick, medium density t41 firmness rating, chair without arm rests or wheels.
Research report developing a short form of the berg balance scale for people with stroke background and purpose. Comparison of the original and reduced versions of the berg. Test retest reliability and minimal detectable change on balance and ambulation tests, the 36item short form health survey, and the unified parkinson disease rating scale in people with parkinsonism. Berg balance scale with instructions sitting to standing instructions.
To improve the utility of the berg balance scale bbs, the aim of this study was to develop a short form of the bbs sfbbs that was psychometrically similar including test reliability, validity, and responsiveness to the original bbs for people. The minibest has been shown to have less of a ceiling effect compared to the berg. Balance evaluation systems test subjects should be tested with flat heeled shoes or shoes and socks off. At the beginning of the test, the assessor should explain the tasks to be given and make sure the subject understands that the main aim is to maintain balance throughout the tasks.
Results for berg balance scale 1 10 of 422 sorted by relevance date click export csv or ris to download the entire page or use the checkboxes to select a subset of records to download. For functional balance tests, the bbs is generally considered to be the gold standard. To improve the utility of the berg balance scale bbs, the aim of this study was to develop a short form of the bbs sfbbs that was psychometrically similar including test reliability, validity, and responsiveness to the original bbs for people with stroke. Developing a short form of the berg balance scale for people with stroke. Patients were assessed with the berg balance scale at 14, 30 and 90 days post stroke by an occupational therapist the score of the short form was determined by. Short form berg balance scale 3 point rehabmeasures database. The short form berg balance scale can be useful clinically due to its short measurement time.
Request pdf developing a short form of the berg balance scale for people with stroke to improve the utility of the berg balance scale bbs. To improve the utility of the berg balance scale bbs, the aim of this study was to develop a short form of the bbs sfbbs. Developing a short form of the berg balance scale for people. Usefulness of the berg balance scale in stroke rehabilitation. Minibest test instructions and scoring form fay horak and colleagues at ohsu have researched balance and falls and have developed and tested validity and reliability this method to assess balance. It is a 14 item list with each item consisting of a fivepoint ordinal scale ranging from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating the lowest level of function and 4 the highest level of function and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. When scoring item 14, if subjects gait speed slows more than 10% between the tug without and with a. Measures of adult general performance tests the berg balance scale, dynamic gait index dgi, gait velocity, physical performance test ppt, timed chair stand test, timed up and go, and tinetti performanceoriented mobility assessment poma karen w. Please demonstrate each task andor give instructions as written. Stretch out your fingers and reach forward as far as you can.
Ruler, 2 standard chairs one with arm rests, one without footstool or step, stopwatch or wristwatch, 15 ft walkway. The berg is a validated balance assessment which has been shown to be a reliable predictor of fall risk. Ub and lb exercises with resistance quadriceps, bicepstriceps, hip abductorsadductors. It assesses static and dynamic components of sitting and standing activities in multiple planes. The test takes 1520 minutes and comprises a set of 14 simple balance related tasks. The intra and interrater reliabilities of the short form. Katherine berg developed this test to assess the level of function and balance in various patient populations. Interpretation of individual test item results on the berg balance scale bbs item possible impairment recommended exercise 1. Fingers should not touch the ruler while reaching forward. If subject requires physical assistance to perform an item score the lowest category 0 for that item.
The berg balance scale short form is a performancebased measure of balance during specific movement tasks. Below the form there is in depth information about the items in the assessments, their application instructions and the score interpretation. Conclusion the short form berg balance scale is a version of the berg balance scale shortened by reducing the number of items, but its reliabilities were not lower than those of the berg balance scale. The berg balance scale summary the berg balance scale was developed in 1989 to measure balance in the elderly. The activitiesspecific balance confidence abc scale. The short form berg scale offers a comparable estimate of balance related performance to the original berg balance scale yet is easier for the healthcare provider and patient to complete. Poor judgment will adversely influence the performance and the scoring. Center for successful aging, cal state fullerton modified clinical test of sensory interaction in balance ctsib m administer only one trial per condition if participant able to complete first trial without loss of balance. Developing a short form of the berg balance scale for people with stroke background and purpose. The berg balance scale is also available in a short form version. Standardized tests and measures for balance berg balance scale. The test has a maximum score of 28 points from 14 items that are each scored from 02.
A comparison of clinical and laboratory measures of postural balance in an elderly population. Berg k, maki b, williams ji, holliday p, wooddauphinee s. The purpose of short form berg balance scale is to assess the static and dynamic balance and fall risk in adult and geriatric populations. Step up onto and over a 6inch bench 0 unable to step up onto the bench without loss of balance or manual assistance 1 able to step up onto the bench with leading leg, but trailing leg contacts the bench or. Short form berg balance test day 1 day 2 sitting to standing 2 4 standing unsupported eyes closed 2 2 reach forward with outstretched arm 2 4 pick up object from floor 2 2 look behind over shoulders 2 2 standing in tandem 0 0 single leg standing 0 2 total. Usefulness of some current balance tests for identifying individuals with disequilibrium due to vestibular impairments. Johnson berg balance scale general description purpose. May 01, 2008 the berg balance scale bbs was originally designed to quantitatively assess balance in older adults. Group with which short forms of the berg balance scale were tested n1.
Examiner places a ruler at the end of fingertips when arm is at 90 degrees. Demonstrate now i want you to try to stand with the side of the heel of one foot touching the big toe of the other foot for about 10 seconds. Short physical performance battery protocol and score sheet. Developing a short form of the berg balance scale for people with. Reliability assessment for elderly residents and patients with an acute stroke. Pdf developing a short form of the berg balance scale for people. The short form berg scale offers a comparable estimate of balancerelated performance to the original berg balance scale yet is easier for the healthcare provider and patient to complete.