Turkish Version of the Brief-BESTest Scale

November 5, 2020 updated by: Kübra Uğurlu, Kırıkkale University

Investigation of the Turkish Version, Validity and Reliability of Brief-BESTest Scale in Stroke Patients

The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the brief-BESTest (short BESTest) scale in stroke patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Brief Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Brief-BESTest) is a short version of the Balance evaluation systems test (BESTest). Balance assessment systems test (BESTest) The balance assessment systems test developed by Horak consists of 6 sub-sections that evaluate the systems related to balance; 1) biomechanical limitations, 2) stability limit, 3) postural responses, 4) intuitive postural adjustments, 5) sensory orientation and 6) walking. It consists of 36 tests in total. Each question is rated between 0-3. The highest score that can be obtained is 108. Low test scores show that the balance is disturbed. BESTest has been found to be reliable among raters evaluating a cohort of individuals with and without various neurological diagnoses. In studies conducted, it was stated that BESTest is reliable when compared to other scales evaluating balance.

The necessary permissions have been obtained from the authors for Short BESTest, whose validity and reliability features will be tested, and the translation process to Turkish has been completed and the survey has been finalized. The basis for the use of special tools such as the scale is to prove the usability of the tool in the sample group to which it will be applied. The first step for this is the translation stage from the original language to the other language.

At the stage of translation into Turkish, two experts who knew a good level of English translated the questionnaire from English into Turkish. These translations have been translated back into Turkish by two native speakers of English and distant medical subjects. In addition, these translations were re-examined by the researchers and turned into a single form. This form was sent to five specialists in the field, checking the content and compliance with Turkish was evaluated. With the opinion of experts, the scale was finalized.

The study will include individuals over 40 years of age who have been diagnosed with an ischemic or hemorhagic stroke, who applied to the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Kırıkkale, Turkey, 71000
        • Kırıkkale University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who are able to walk 10 m independently with or without a device over 40 years old with a diagnosis of stroke.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being 40 years old or older,
  • Diagnosis of stroke,
  • No cooperation and communication problems
  • To be able to walk 10 m independently with or without an auxiliary device

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Another neurological or orthopedic problem other than stroke that will affect functionality and balance
  • Individuals with advanced contraindications for cardiovascular disease and mobilization will not be included in the study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: 5 minutes
This test is applied to assess the risk of falling and mobility.This test starts with the individual leaving the chair without receiving arm support by giving the go command while sitting in a chair.The distance of 3 meters is asked to return and sit again in the chair.The elapsed time is recorded in seconds.
5 minutes
Berg Balance Test
Time Frame: 15 minutes
It is a 14-item scale that evaluates the tasks used in daily life activities.Standing up without support, standing without support, sitting without support, standing up, transfers, standing with feet, standing with legs while standing, reaching out while standing, picking up from the ground, looking back, 360 degree rotation, firm side standing on the stool, one foot standstill and standstill functions are evaluated.Each item is planned between 0-4; 0 is unable to fulfill the task, 4 is to fulfill the task successfully. The total score of the test is between 0-56.0-20 points: wheelchair dependent, 21-40: assisted walking, 41-56: means independent ambulation.
15 minutes
Functional Reach Test
Time Frame: 5 minutes
Subjects will asked to stand comfortably, to make a fist, and to raise their arm until it was parallel to the yardstick (position 1). The placement of the end of the third metacarpal along the yardstick will recorded. Subjects will then asked to reach as far forward as they could without losing their balance (position 2), and the position of the end of the third metacarpal along the yardstick will again recorded. No attempt will make to control the subject's method of reach, but if he will touch the wall or took a step during the maneuver, that trial will consider invalid and repeated.
5 minutes
10 Meter Walk Tests
Time Frame: 3 minutes
Walking speed are measure by timing subjects over 10 meters with a stopwatch. To avoid the effects of acceleration and deceleration, measurements take over the middle 10 meters of a 14-meter walkway. It is repeated 2 times.
3 minutes
Falls Efficacy Scale
Time Frame: 5 minutes
FES is a 10-item scale and these items are; To enter and get out of bed, to sit and stand on the chair, to take a bath or shower, to dress and undress, to lie on the shelves, to walk in the house, to answer the door or phone, to prepare food without lifting heavy objects and to do simple shopping. Individuals score between 0 (not safe) and 10 (very safe) for each question, and when all scores are summed, a total score between 0 and 100 is obtained.
5 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kırıkkale University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Saniye Aydoğan Arslan, Kırıkkale University
  • Principal Investigator: Kübra Uğurlu, Kırıkkale University
  • Principal Investigator: Cevher Demirci, Balikesir University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 29, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 30, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 11, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 11, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

February 13, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 6, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 5, 2020

Last Verified

November 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • turkishbriefBESTest

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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