French version of the Mini BESTest: A translation and transcultural adaptation study incorporating a reliability analysis for individuals with sensorimotor impairments undergoing functional rehabilitation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.12.001
Abstract: The Mini BESTest has been developed to comprehensively examine postural control in individuals with various pathologies treated by rehabilitation professionals. However, no formal French version of the Mini BESTest is available. This study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: mini; mini bestest; version mini; rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Reliability, validity and minimal detectable change of the Mini-BESTest in Greek participants with chronic stroke
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1441931
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the psychometric characteristics of reliability, validity and ability to detect change of a newly developed balance assessment tool, the Mini-BESTest, in Greek patients with stroke. Design: A prospective,… read more here.
Keywords: validity; change; mini bestest; chronic stroke ... See more keywords
Comparison of the Berg Balance Scale and the Mini-BESTest for Assessing Balance in Ambulatory People With Spinal Cord Injury: Validation Study
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DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzx030
Abstract: Background The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) has several constraints-ceiling effect, low responsiveness, and uncertain predictability of falls-in neurological populations. The Mini-BESTest, which has not yet been validated in spinal cord injury (SCI) populations, has shown… read more here.
Keywords: mini bestest; ceiling; injury; balance ... See more keywords
Rasch Validation of the Mini-BESTest in People With Parkinson Disease
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DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000401
Abstract: Background and Purpose: The Mini-BESTest is a balance measure with robust psychometric properties widely used in people with Parkinson disease. The aim of this study was to examine—with advanced psychometric techniques—some key properties of the… read more here.
Keywords: mini bestest; rasch; parkinson disease; analysis ... See more keywords
Dynamic balance in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis; a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2111-x
Abstract: BackgroundDegenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a prevalent condition in adults over the age of 55 years. The condition is associated with activity limitations that are related to increased pain when engaging in weight-bearing activities, such… read more here.
Keywords: balance problems; dynamic balance; spinal stenosis; mini bestest ... See more keywords
Responsiveness of the Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy
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DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s392058
Abstract: Background Mini-BESTest is an instrument for assessing the balance impairment; however, the use of the Mini-BESTest in type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy is not well documented in the literature. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: type diabetic; mini bestest; balance; mini ... See more keywords
Reliability and Validity of Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116944
Abstract: Type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy is known to cause balance limitations in static, dynamic, and functional activity. The Mini-BESTest, a shortened version of BESTest, was evolved to identify balance disorders within a short duration. No… read more here.
Keywords: type diabetic; peripheral neuropathy; mini bestest; reliability ... See more keywords
Differential Item Functioning of the Mini-BESTest Balance Measure: A Rasch Analysis Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20065166
Abstract: The Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), a 14-item scale, has high content validity for balance assessment. This study further examines the construct validity of the Mini-BESTest with an emphasis on its measurement invariance. The Mini-BESTest… read more here.
Keywords: mini bestest; balance; differential item; rasch analysis ... See more keywords