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Validating the Berg Balance Test for Patients with Parkinson's Disease

파킨슨병 환자에서 낙상군과 비낙상군에 대한 버그균형검사의 타당도

  • Cho, Gyu-Hang (Department of Physical Therapy, National Rehabilitation Center) ;
  • Woo, Young-Keun (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Alternative Medicine, Jeonju University) ;
  • Hwang, Su-Jin (Institute of Health Sciences, Research Center of Health Science, Yonsei University)
  • 조규행 (국립재활원 물리치료실) ;
  • 우영근 (전주대학교 대체의학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 황수진 (연세대학교 보건과학연구소)
  • Received : 2011.07.27
  • Accepted : 2011.08.27
  • Published : 2011.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the criterion-related validity of the Berg balance test between fallers and non-fallers in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methods : Thirty-one patients were recruited for this study. Their initial diagnosis had been made on average $30.1{\pm}10.1$ years earlier. Score of Berg balance test showed significant correlations with indicators of motor functioning and daily living capacity. Berg balance test score was inversely associated with the unified Parkinson's disease rating scale-motor score, and Schwab and England activities of daily living rating scale. Results : In all 3 correlations, lower scores on the Berg balance test correlated with higher unified Parkinson's disease rating scale-motor scores. Results support the criterion-related validity of the Berg balance test. Conclusion : Our research results agree with other published research in suggesting that the Berg balance test may be used as a screening tool and ongoing assessment tool for patients with Parkinson's disease.

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