The Effects of Cerebellar Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation on Gait, Balance, and Disease Anxiety In Stroke Patients

This is a scale used to evaluate patients' balance during 14 different activities. These activities include: sitting to standig, standing unsupported, sitting unsupported, standing to sitting, transfers, standing unsupported with eyes closed, standing with feet together, reaching forward while standing, picking up an object from the floor, looking back over the shoulder on both the right and left sides, turning 360 degrees, placing a foot on a stool, standing in a toe-heel position, and standing on one foot. The total score after performing the test determines the predicted risk of falls. The minimum score on the test is 0, and the maximum score is 56. Scores are classified as follows: 0-20 indicates a high risk of falling, 21-40 indicates a moderate risk of falling, and 41-56 indicates a low risk of falling.

The Zebris FDM Type 3 (Zebris Medical GmbH, Germany) device was used to record spatiotemporal data during walking. This system consists of a 3-meter straight platform, with two 1-meter maneuvering platforms at the start and end. It is equipped with sensors and computer software for data analysis. The data collected in the study included step length (cm).

The Zebris FDM Type 3 (Zebris Medical GmbH, Germany) device was used to record spatiotemporal data during walking. This system consists of a 3-meter straight platform, with two 1-meter maneuvering platforms at the start and end. It is equipped with sensors and computer software for data analysis. The data collected in the study included step width (cm).

The Zebris FDM Type 3 (Zebris Medical GmbH, Germany) device was used to record spatiotemporal data during walking. This system consists of a 3-meter straight platform, with two 1-meter maneuvering platforms at the start and end. It is equipped with sensors and computer software for data analysis. The data collected in the study included walking speed (km/h).

Patients are evaluated for their level of concern about the risk of falling during 16 different activities. A score of 1 reflects no concern, while a score of 4 reflects a high level of concern. Total scores range from 16 to 64, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety about falling and lower self-confidence during activities.

The Barthel Index (BI) was used to assess physical independence in daily activities on ten-item scale. These items are: feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, bowels, bladder, toilet use, transfer (bed to chair and back), mobility (on level surfaces). Score of 0 indicating complete dependence and a score of 100 indicating complete independence.

The Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) assesses the functionality and quality of life in stroke patients through 49 questions across 12 categories. These categories include: thinking, upper extremity functions, vision, work/productivity, social roles, self-care, personality, mood, mobility, language, family roles, and energy. Scoring is done on a scale from 1 to 5, with a total score ranging from 49 to 245. A score of 49 indicates very low quality of life, while a score of 245 indicates high quality of life.

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) consists of 14 questions, which are to be answered based on the patient's experience over the past few days while hospitalized. Seven of the questions assess depression, and seven assess anxiety levels. Separate scoring is done for anxiety and depression. The score may range between 0 and 21 per subscale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety and depression.