Practicability of two rating scales for balance function assessing after stroke
- VernacularTitle:两种平衡量表在脑卒中患者平衡功能评定的实用性研究
- Author:
Cuihua LIU
;
Pande ZHANG
;
Zimao ZHANG
;
Zhoukai PI
;
Xiaowen PENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, balance function, assessment, practicability, Berg Balance Scale, Fugl-Meyer Test, Balance Performance Monitor
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2005;11(3):206-208
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the correlations between Berg balance scale (BBS) and balance subscale of Fugl-Meyer test (FM-B), and evaluate their practicability for assessing balance function of patients after stroke.Methods68 stroke inpatients were assessed with BBS, FM-B and BPM before training. After training they were re-assessed by the same researcher. The parameters of BPM were sway index, sway tract length and area. The patients were assessed twice with eye opened and eye closed respectively.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the score of FM-B between the first assessment and after training (P>0.05), while that of BBS and BPM after training were better than before the training (P<0.001). There was moderate correlation between FM-B and BBS (r=0.517,P<0.001), but there was no correlation between FM-B and BPM (r=-0.074～-0.247,P>0.05). There was moderate negative correlation between BMP and BBS (r=-0.410～-0.587,P<0.01).ConclusionBBS and BPM are good tools for assessing balance function of stroke patients; FM-B shows low sensitivity and is not suitable for assessing stroke patients.
