Validity Reliability of The Dubousset Functional Test in Older Adults

NCT04595292 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: The Dubousset Functional Test
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Postural deformity and postural instability that occur with aging are risk factors for falling. In the literature, there are many scales that evaluate balance and functional performance in older adults. However there is no validity and reliability study of Dubousset Function Test developed to evaluate balance and functional performance of older adults. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of Dubousset Function Test in older adults.

Conditions

Aging; Fall; Balance; Distorted

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Dubousset Function Test

  The four components of the DFT included (1) the Up Walking Test: participants rose without assistance from a and seated position in a chair that did not have arms, walked 5 meters (500 cm) forward before stopping, walked backwards 5 meters, and sat again without assistance; (2) the Steps Test: from a starting position 50 cm away, volunteers climbed three stairs, turned around on the third step (top), and walked down the three steps; (3) Down and Sitting Test: from a standing position, participants sat on the ground and stood up again, using assistance as needed; (4) Dual-Tasking Test: participants walked 5 meters forward, turned around, and walked 5 meters back to the starting position while performing a working memory test (counting down from 50 by intervals of 2).

  first day

• timed up and go test

  A standard chair is used for testing. First, the patient is asked to sit on the chair. The patient is then asked to stand up and walk regularly at a distance of 3 meters with a predetermined length, then return to the chair after 3 meters.

  first day

• 3-m backwards walk test,

  A distance of 3 m is measured and marked with black tape. Individuals are asked to follow the heel and black band. With the 'start' command they are asked to walk backwards quickly. When the distance of 3 m is completed, a stop is instructed. Individuals are not allowed to run during the test. They are allowed to look back if they wish. The assessor walks behind individuals throughout the test. The test is repeated 3 times, the averages are recorded

  first day

• Tinetti Balance and Gait Test

  In the test used to evaluate balance, walking score is maximum 12 points, balance score is maximum 16 points and a total of 28 points.

  first day

• Berg Balance Test

  The BBS consists of 14 items to directly monitor the maintenance of body balance during performance

  first day

• Funtional Reach Test

  It is used to measure both the balance of the individual functionally and the amount of dynamic reach

  first day

Study Arms (1)

older adults, assessment

Other: older adults, assessment

Interventions

older adults, assessment OTHER

Dubousset Function Test, 3-m backwards walk test, timed up and go test,Tinnetti Balance and Gait Test, Berg BalanceTest, Functional Reach Test

older adults, assessment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals aged 65 and over, Volunteering to participate in research, No cooperation and communication problem

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 65 and over,
• Volunteering to participate in research
• No cooperation and communication problem

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with neurological and orthopedic problems
• Uncontrollable hypertension
• Those with cardiac disease
• Those with cooperation and communication problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kırıkkale University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kırıkkale University

Kırıkkale, 7110, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Diebo BG, Challier V, Shah NV, Kim D, Murray DP, Kelly JJ, Lafage R, Paulino CB, Passias PG, Schwab FJ, Lafage V. The Dubousset Functional Test is a Novel Assessment of Physical Function and Balance. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2019 Oct;477(10):2307-2315. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000000820.

  PMID: 31135543 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Aging; Restraint, Physical

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Growth and Development; Physiological Phenomena; Behavior Control; Therapeutics; Immobilization; Investigative Techniques

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 9, 2020
• First Posted: October 20, 2020
• Study Start: October 15, 2020
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2022
• Study Completion: January 15, 2022
• Last Updated: January 21, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)