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NCT Number: NCT04615533

Validity Reliability of FrailBESTest in Older Adults

Fraility; It is an age-related biological syndrome. It is characterized by decreased resistance to stressors due to changes in functional reserves and physiological systems.

BESTest, which is frequently used in the literature, was modified and Frail'BESTest was developed to detect balance problems in fragile individuals. The test consists of 6 subtitles. These are participation, reaction, movement ability, sensory organization, biomechanical constraints, gait symmetry. When looking at the literature, the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest has not been found. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest in elderly individuals and to question the effectiveness of its clinical use and to bring it to the use of other researchers.

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Key information

Conditions

Frail Elderly Syndrome Assessment, Self Balance; Distorted

Age range

65 year–95 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ayşe Abit Kocaman

Kirikkale, 7110, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Fraility; It is an age-related biological syndrome. It is characterized by decreased resistance to stressors due to changes in functional reserves and physiological systems.Especially, the increase in the incidence of falls, loss of mobility, dependence in basic life activities, increase in hospitalizations and increased incidence of death make the diagnosis and treatment of frailty important in elderly individuals.

BESTest, which is frequently used in the literature, was modified and Frail'BESTest was developed to detect balance problems in fragile individuals. The test consists of 6 subtitles. These are participation, reaction, movement ability, sensory organization, biomechanical constraints, gait symmetry. When looking at the literature, the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest has not been found. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest in elderly individuals and to question the effectiveness of its clinical use and to bring it to the use of other researchers.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals aged 65 and over,
  • Your willingness to participate in research Elderly individuals with a diagnosis of frailty
  • No cooperation and communication problems

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals with neurological and orthopedic problems Uncontrollable hypertension
  • Those with cardiac disease
  • Those with cooperation and communication problems

Treatment and study plan

Frail older adults, assessment

Other

Frail'BESTest, Clinical Frailty Scale, Mini BESTest, Berg Balance Scale, Tinnetti Balance and gait sacale

Primary outcomes

  1. Frail'BESTest

    Time frame: Day 1

    The test consists of 6 subtitles. These are participation, reaction, movement ability, sensory organization, biomechanical constraints, gait symmetry.

  2. Clinical Frailty Scale

    Time frame: Day 1

    Scale evaluates physical weaknesses such as comorbidity, cognitive impairment, and disability. Scale scoring is from 1 (very favorable) to 9 (terminally ill)

  3. Mini BESTest

    Time frame: Day 1

    The Mini-BESTest consists of 14 items and evaluates 4 different components of dynamic balance (1) antispatient postural adjustments, (2) reactive postural control, (3) sensory orientation and (4) dynamic walking).

  4. Berg Balance Test

    Time frame: Day 1

    The BBS consists of 14 items to directly monitor the maintenance of body balance during performance

  5. Tinetti Balance and Gait Test

    Time frame: Day 1

    In the test used to evaluate balance, walking score is maximum 12 points, balance score is maximum 16 points and a total of 28 points

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kırıkkale University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Nov 4, 2020
Registry last updated
Jan 21, 2022

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