Identifying the Probability for Outdoor Walking Independency in Stroke Patients Using Berg Balance Scale and Maximum Walking Speed
- VernacularTitle:用Berg平衡量表和最大步行速度评价脑卒中患者的户外步行自立性
- Author:
Hong ZHAO
;
Changshui WENG
;
Liping GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, walking independency, walking speed, Berg Balance Scale
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(1):8-10
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo identify the probability for outdoor walking independency using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the maximum walking speed （MWS） in stroke patients. Methods80 hemiparetic stroke patients were classified into 2 groups: the independency group and the non-independency group. They were assessed with the BBS and the 10 m MWS. ResultsWith the discriminant analysis, the BBS and the 10 m MWS could identify the independency and non-independency group，hit rate 88.8%. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves suggested the cut-off point 49.5, sensitivity 86.2%; specificity 78.4%, area under ROC curve 0.905 in BBS; while cut-off point 1.0 m/s, sensitivity 93.1%, specificity 90.2%, area under ROC curve 0.961 in MWS. ConclusionBBS and the MWS can identify the outdoor walking independency sensitively and specifically in stroke patients.
