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Two balance assessment tools that have been used recently have attracted considerable attention: the Dual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive) (DTUG) and the 3-m Backward Walk Test (3MBWT). The aim of this study is to compare the psychometric properties of two clinically proven balance assessment tools.
There are unidimensional and multidimensional scales used to evaluate gait balance after stroke. Unidimensional scales (DTUG, 3MBWT) can be useful in clinical practice and in screening for basic balance problems. Two balance assessment tools that have been used recently have attracted considerable attention: the Dual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive) (DTUG) and the 3-m Backward Walk Test (3MBWT). The aim of this study is to compare the psychometric properties of two clinically proven balance assessment tools. In the study, construct validity, concurrent validity, reliability, and cut-off score (for determining falling risk) of the two tests will be calculated.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive) | Other | It evaluates balance with a simultaneous cognitive and motor task. The cognitive task of the test is serial triple subtraction while the TUG test is a motor task. Balance performance will be recorded in seconds. | ||
| 3-m Backward Walk Test | Other | It is used to assess fall risk and balance. It is calculated in how many seconds an individual can walk backward a marked distance of 3 meters. | ||
| Modified Four Square Step Test | Other | It is a performance test that evaluates dynamic balance in stroke individuals with the ability to avoid obstacles and take steps in all directions. Balance performance is recorded in seconds. | ||
| Timed Up and Go Test | Other | It is used to assess balance and functional mobility. The participant is asked to get up from the chair she/he is sitting in, walk the marked distance of 3 meters and return to her/his seat again. The elapsed time is recorded in seconds. | ||
| Berg Balance Test |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Task Timed Up and Go Test (cognitive) | It evaluates balance and functional mobility with a simultaneous cognitive and motor task. The cognitive task of the test is 3-series subtraction, while the TUG test is the motor task. Performance is recorded in seconds. | 5 minutes |
| 3-m Backward Walk Test | It is used to assess fall risk and balance. It is calculated in how many seconds an individual can walk backwards a marked distance of 3 meters. | 5 minutes |
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All of the participants will consist of stroke individuals who receive inpatient or outpatient treatment in the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Polyclinic. All assessments will be done face to face. Men and women aged 50-85 years who have had a stroke for at least 6 months will be included in the study.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEL TAŞVURAN HORATA, PhD | Contact | 05547759663 | ethorata@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| EMEL TAŞVURAN HORATA, PhD | AFSU | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afyonkarahisar Health Science University | Recruiting | Afyonkarahisar | 03030 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39003753 | Derived | Tasvuran Horata E, Eken F, Taskin G, Kara G, Yesil H, Adar S, Baskan E, Dundar U. Comparison of psychometric properties of the dual-task timed up-and-go test (cognitive) and the 3-m walk backward test in community-dwelling stroke patients. Top Stroke Rehabil. 2025 Mar;32(2):140-149. doi: 10.1080/10749357.2024.2377514. Epub 2024 Jul 14. |
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| Other |
It consists of 14 items and evaluates dynamic balance and functional mobility in stroke. The maximum score is 56. Higher scores indicate better balance. |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020521 | Stroke |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002561 | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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