Turkish Version of the Brief-BESTest Scale

NCT ID: NCT04268446

Last Updated: 2020-11-06

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-03-29

Study Completion Date

2020-06-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the brief-BESTest (short BESTest) scale in stroke patients.

Detailed Description

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Brief Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Brief-BESTest) is a short version of the Balance evaluation systems test (BESTest). Balance assessment systems test (BESTest) The balance assessment systems test developed by Horak consists of 6 sub-sections that evaluate the systems related to balance; 1) biomechanical limitations, 2) stability limit, 3) postural responses, 4) intuitive postural adjustments, 5) sensory orientation and 6) walking. It consists of 36 tests in total. Each question is rated between 0-3. The highest score that can be obtained is 108. Low test scores show that the balance is disturbed. BESTest has been found to be reliable among raters evaluating a cohort of individuals with and without various neurological diagnoses. In studies conducted, it was stated that BESTest is reliable when compared to other scales evaluating balance.

The necessary permissions have been obtained from the authors for Short BESTest, whose validity and reliability features will be tested, and the translation process to Turkish has been completed and the survey has been finalized. The basis for the use of special tools such as the scale is to prove the usability of the tool in the sample group to which it will be applied. The first step for this is the translation stage from the original language to the other language.

At the stage of translation into Turkish, two experts who knew a good level of English translated the questionnaire from English into Turkish. These translations have been translated back into Turkish by two native speakers of English and distant medical subjects. In addition, these translations were re-examined by the researchers and turned into a single form. This form was sent to five specialists in the field, checking the content and compliance with Turkish was evaluated. With the opinion of experts, the scale was finalized.

The study will include individuals over 40 years of age who have been diagnosed with an ischemic or hemorhagic stroke, who applied to the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital.

Conditions

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Stroke Patients

Keywords

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brief BESTest stroke patients Turkish version

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Being 40 years old or older,
* Diagnosis of stroke,
* No cooperation and communication problems
* To be able to walk 10 m independently with or without an auxiliary device

Exclusion Criteria

* Another neurological or orthopedic problem other than stroke that will affect functionality and balance
* Individuals with advanced contraindications for cardiovascular disease and mobilization will not be included in the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Kırıkkale University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Kübra Uğurlu

Research Assistant

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Saniye Aydoğan Arslan

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Kırıkkale University

Kübra Uğurlu

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Kırıkkale University

Cevher Demirci

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Balikesir University

Zekiye İpek Katırcı Kırmacı

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Sanko University

Locations

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Kırıkkale University

Kırıkkale, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Padgett PK, Jacobs JV, Kasser SL. Is the BESTest at its best? A suggested brief version based on interrater reliability, validity, internal consistency, and theoretical construct. Phys Ther. 2012 Sep;92(9):1197-207. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20120056. Epub 2012 Jun 7.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22677295 (View on PubMed)

Smith PS, Hembree JA, Thompson ME. Berg Balance Scale and Functional Reach: determining the best clinical tool for individuals post acute stroke. Clin Rehabil. 2004 Nov;18(7):811-8. doi: 10.1191/0269215504cr817oa.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15573838 (View on PubMed)

Schmidt S, Bullinger M. Current issues in cross-cultural quality of life instrument development. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2003 Apr;84(4 Suppl 2):S29-34. doi: 10.1053/apmr.2003.50244.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 12692769 (View on PubMed)

Chinsongkram B, Chaikeeree N, Saengsirisuwan V, Viriyatharakij N, Horak FB, Boonsinsukh R. Reliability and validity of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) in people with subacute stroke. Phys Ther. 2014 Nov;94(11):1632-43. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130558. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 24925073 (View on PubMed)

Bergstrom M, Lenholm E, Franzen E. Translation and validation of the Swedish version of the mini-BESTest in subjects with Parkinson's disease or stroke: a pilot study. Physiother Theory Pract. 2012 Oct;28(7):509-14. doi: 10.3109/09593985.2011.653707. Epub 2012 Jan 30.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22288658 (View on PubMed)

O'Hoski S, Sibley KM, Brooks D, Beauchamp MK. Construct validity of the BESTest, mini-BESTest and briefBESTest in adults aged 50 years and older. Gait Posture. 2015 Sep;42(3):301-5. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.06.006. Epub 2015 Jun 25.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26183191 (View on PubMed)

Franchignoni F, Horak F, Godi M, Nardone A, Giordano A. Using psychometric techniques to improve the Balance Evaluation Systems Test: the mini-BESTest. J Rehabil Med. 2010 Apr;42(4):323-31. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0537.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20461334 (View on PubMed)

Horak FB, Wrisley DM, Frank J. The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) to differentiate balance deficits. Phys Ther. 2009 May;89(5):484-98. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20080071. Epub 2009 Mar 27.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19329772 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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turkishbriefBESTest

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id