The Short Version of the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale for Older Adults with Diabetes-Convergent, Discriminant and Concurrent Validity: A Pilot Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2016.10.007
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The short version of the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC-6) is advantageous in busy clinical or research settings because it can be administered in less time than the original 16-item Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale… read more here.
Keywords: balance confidence; validity; abc; older adults ... See more keywords
Fear of Falling and Balance Confidence in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2018.02.009
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in older adults (≥65 years of age) and increases fall risk. Fear of falling and low balance confidence are reported in both fallers and nonfallers and can potentially… read more here.
Keywords: balance confidence; type diabetes; older adults; balance ... See more keywords
Balance-confidence is associated with community participation, perceived physical mobility, and performance-based function among individuals with a unilateral amputation
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1490939
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective To explore relationships between balance-confidence and: 1) community participation; 2) self-perceived mobility; and 3) performance-based physical function among individuals with a lower-limb amputation using a prosthetic. Design: Retrospective, cross-sectional study. Setting: Outpatient, multidisciplinary… read more here.
Keywords: balance confidence; community; balance; performance based ... See more keywords
Associations between the impact of menopausal symptoms and fall-related self-efficacy
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DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002151
Abstract: The findings of this study show that, after taking into account possible confounders, increased severity of menopausal symptoms at a somatic level was associated with heightened fear of falling and diminished balance confidence. Abstract Objective… read more here.
Keywords: menopausal; fear falling; balance confidence; menopausal symptoms ... See more keywords
Association between balance confidence and basic walking abilities in people with unilateral transtibial lower-limb amputations: A cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000207
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Falls are common for people with lower-limb amputations (PLLA). Low balance confidence is also prevalent, is worse in PLLA not reporting walking automaticity, and is known to negatively affect prosthesis use, social engagement, and… read more here.
Keywords: confidence; balance confidence; walking abilities; association ... See more keywords
Effects of gaze stability exercises on cognitive function, dynamic postural ability, balance confidence, and subjective health status in old people with mild cognitive impairment
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DOI: 10.12965/jer.1938026.013
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine whether gaze stability exercises would result in improvements of cognitive function, balance ability and subjective health status in old people with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI).… read more here.
Keywords: old people; balance confidence; stability exercises; gaze stability ... See more keywords
The Original and Short Versions of the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Clinical Implications Based on Scale Agreement, Internal Consistencies, and Associations With Self-Rated Health
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DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000345
Abstract: Background and Purpose: Balance confidence assessment in older adults has implications for falls prevention and quality of life. It remains unclear whether the original Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC-16) or the shortened 6-item scale (ABC-6)… read more here.
Keywords: agreement; abc; balance confidence; older adults ... See more keywords
Differences in Balance Confidence, Fear of Falling, and Fall Risk Factors Among White and Black Community-Dwelling Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000364
Abstract: Background and Purpose: Falling among older adults is common and can cause chronic health complications. Fear of falling, a lasting concern about falling that can lead an individual to avoid activities he or she can… read more here.
Keywords: balance confidence; fear falling; fall risk; older adults ... See more keywords
Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale in ambulatory, community-dwelling, elderly people
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s194777
Abstract: Background: Fear of falling (FOF) is common among elderly individuals and can appear independently of a previous fall. FOF can start a vicious cycle by leading to a sedentary lifestyle and further FOF, with negative… read more here.
Keywords: community dwelling; dwelling elderly; ambulatory community; balance confidence ... See more keywords