Urdu Version of Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment Scale,(POMA),Reliability and Validity Study

NCT05203094 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC-FSD-00281
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study we will observe the reliability and validity of Tinetti Balance assessment scale,(POMA) in Urdu language in Pakistani geriatric population with balance impairment. Also, check the improvement in assessment and rehabilitation in geriatrics with balance problem.

Conditions

Balance; Distorted

Keywords

Assessment,balance ,older people, reliability,validity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Tinetti balance and gait assessment scale (POMA)

  tinetti balance and gait assessment scale is used to evaluate older people's ability to maintain postural balance and gait, it is composed of two separate categories as balance and gait test balance and gait are evaluated with nine and eight items, respectively. the total score of scale 28 points. the highest score indicates the best performance

  1st day

• Tinetti balance and gait assessment scale (POMA)

  tinetti balance and gait assessment scale is used to evaluate older people's ability to maintain postural balance and gait, it is composed of two separate categories as balance and gait test balance and gait are evaluated with nine and eight items, respectively. the total score of scale 28 points. the highest score indicates the best performance

  2nd day

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• berg balance scale

  1st day

Other Outcomes (1)

• Timed Up and Go Test

  1st day

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

older people,especially age-related impairments in balance and postural control that effect the performance of everyday activities, which are primary reasons for falls. about 28-35% of older people (65 years) are experiencing falls. the prevalence increases to 50%up to 80 years of age

You may qualify if:

• ability to walk a minimum of 6m with or without a walking Aid
• observed balance impairment evaluated subjectively by a physical therapist during the initial training session (Berg Balance scale and time up and go test )

You may not qualify if:

• people with amputated lower extremities using prosthetic leg
• those who underwent orthopedic surgery within the last 6 weeks
• Dependent on wheel chairs and bed ridden patients
• Dementia and Alzheimer's patients
• illiterate people

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ripah International University

Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

Location

Study Officials

• Muhammad Kashif

  Riphah International University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 8, 2022
• First Posted: January 24, 2022
• Study Start: March 30, 2021
• Primary Completion: January 15, 2022
• Study Completion: February 15, 2022
• Last Updated: April 5, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)