Validity Reliability of The Dubousset Functional Test in Stroke Patients

Validity Reliability of The Dubousset Functional Test in Stroke Patients

Increased muscle tone, decreased normal range of motion, and functional impairments may result in decreased load on the affected limb, deviations in gait patterns, balance and coordination disorders in individuals with stroke.

In the literature, there are many scales that evaluate balance and functional performance in stroke. However there is no validity and reliability study of Dubousset Function Test developed to evaluate balance and functional performance of stroke. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of Dubousset Function Test in stroke patients.

While the ambulation ability is completely lost in some patients after stroke, impaired balance reactions and increased postural oscillations cause an increase in the fear of falling and the risk of falling in stroke patients. These disturbances cause stroke patients to make more effort to balance while standing. Balance assessment performed in individuals with stroke determines the risk of falling and is important in preventing complications that may develop due to loss of balance.

Dubousset Functional Test (DFT); A conceptually practical four-component assessment test has been proposed by Dr. Jean Dubousset to assess the functional capacity of adult individuals. The validity of the test was made in individuals with spinal deformity. DFT; It consists of four components: getting up from a chair without arms and walking 5 meters forward and backward, descending and climbing steps, transition from standing to sitting on the ground, and the dual task test in which the individual walks while counting down from 50 at the same time. In the literature, there are many scales that evaluate balance and functional performance in stroke. However there is no validity and reliability study of Dubousset Function Test developed to evaluate balance and functional performance of stroke. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of Dubousset Function Test in stroke patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older,

  • Getting a diagnosis of stroke,
  • Not having cooperation and communication problems
  • To be able to walk 10 m independently with or without device

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have a neurological or orthopedic problem other than stroke that will affect functionality and balance
• Individuals with contraindications for advanced cardiovascular disease and mobilization will not be included in the study.