Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals
This study aimed to examine the validity of balance tests and compare their diagnostic accuracy to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals. Eighty-five older participants were assessed based on their demographics and fall data. They were then assessed for the ability t...
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| description | This study aimed to examine the validity of balance tests and compare their diagnostic accuracy to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals. Eighty-five older participants were assessed based on their demographics and fall data. They were then assessed for the ability to perform balance measures, including five times sit-to-stand tests (FTSSTs), timed up and go tests (TUGs), three times stand and walk tests (TTSWs), functional reach tests (FRTs), and single-leg stance tests (SLSs). The correlation between fall data and balance measures was found to be significant for all parameters (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The TTSW showed the highest level of ability to indicate the risk of falls among older community-dwelling adults with sensitivity = 92.68%, specificity = 84.09%, and AUC = 0.931 (95%CI = 0.860 to 1.000). These findings confirm the benefits of the practical functional balance measures to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-af27bc5e048e4413bfab9af11136d5e82023-11-18T11:03:41ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2411-51422023-04-01824310.3390/jfmk8020043Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling IndividualsPuttipong Poncumhak0Arunrat Srithawong1Winut Duangsanjun2Patchareeya Amput3Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, ThailandDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, ThailandAdult and Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, ThailandDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, ThailandThis study aimed to examine the validity of balance tests and compare their diagnostic accuracy to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals. Eighty-five older participants were assessed based on their demographics and fall data. They were then assessed for the ability to perform balance measures, including five times sit-to-stand tests (FTSSTs), timed up and go tests (TUGs), three times stand and walk tests (TTSWs), functional reach tests (FRTs), and single-leg stance tests (SLSs). The correlation between fall data and balance measures was found to be significant for all parameters (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The TTSW showed the highest level of ability to indicate the risk of falls among older community-dwelling adults with sensitivity = 92.68%, specificity = 84.09%, and AUC = 0.931 (95%CI = 0.860 to 1.000). These findings confirm the benefits of the practical functional balance measures to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/8/2/43fallspredictionbalance impairmentdiagnostic accuracyscreening |
| spellingShingle | Puttipong Poncumhak Arunrat Srithawong Winut Duangsanjun Patchareeya Amput Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology falls prediction balance impairment diagnostic accuracy screening |
| title | Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals |
| title_full | Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals |
| title_short | Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals |
| title_sort | comparison of the ability of static and dynamic balance tests to determine the risk of falls among older community dwelling individuals |
| topic | falls prediction balance impairment diagnostic accuracy screening |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/8/2/43 |
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