Urdu Version of Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment Scale,(POMA),Reliability and Validity Study

Urdu Version of Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment Scale, (Performance-oriented Mobility Assessment) Reliability and Validity Study

In this study we will observe the reliability and validity of Tinetti Balance assessment scale,(POMA) in Urdu language in Pakistani geriatric population with balance impairment. Also, check the improvement in assessment and rehabilitation in geriatrics with balance problem.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Balance; Distorted

Detailed Description

The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt Tinetti balance assessment scale (POMA) into Urdu language and secondly to investigate the reliability and validity of Tinetti Balance assessment scale (POMA) in geriatrics Pakistani population.This study will be cross sectional survey study in which convenience sampling technique will be used. Two scales will be performed by patient Tinetti Balance assessment scale and Berg Balance Scale (evaluate balance), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) (measure functional mobility) for comparison and data will be collected. The results of study will help to know the validity and reliability of Tinetti Balance assessment scale (POMA) in Urdu version with balance impairments in geriatric population.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 100

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Pakistan
  • Punjab
    • Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, 38000
      • Ripah International university

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 65 years to 80 years (Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

older people,especially age-related impairments in balance and postural control that effect the performance of everyday activities, which are primary reasons for falls. about 28-35% of older people (65 years) are experiencing falls. the prevalence increases to 50%up to 80 years of age

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• ability to walk a minimum of 6m with or without a walking Aid
• observed balance impairment evaluated subjectively by a physical therapist during the initial training session (Berg Balance scale and time up and go test )

Exclusion Criteria:

• people with amputated lower extremities using prosthetic leg
• those who underwent orthopedic surgery within the last 6 weeks
• Dependent on wheel chairs and bed ridden patients
• Dementia and Alzheimer's patients
• illiterate people

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Tinetti balance and gait assessment scale (POMA)	tinetti balance and gait assessment scale is used to evaluate older people's ability to maintain postural balance and gait, it is composed of two separate categories as balance and gait test balance and gait are evaluated with nine and eight items, respectively. the total score of scale 28 points. the highest score indicates the best performance	1st day
Tinetti balance and gait assessment scale (POMA)	tinetti balance and gait assessment scale is used to evaluate older people's ability to maintain postural balance and gait, it is composed of two separate categories as balance and gait test balance and gait are evaluated with nine and eight items, respectively. the total score of scale 28 points. the highest score indicates the best performance	2nd day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
berg balance scale	the berg balance scale is an objective assessment of balance performance based on 14 items common to daily activities. it is a 14 items scale that rate 0 (unable to perform) to 4 (normal performance) for each item. the total score is 56 points, high score higher balance ability	1st day

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Timed Up and Go Test	screening test that is measure functional mobility in older adults	1st day

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Riphah International University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): March 30, 2021
• Primary Completion (Actual): January 15, 2022
• Study Completion (Actual): February 15, 2022

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 8, 2022
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 21, 2022
• First Posted (Actual): January 24, 2022

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): April 5, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 2, 2022
• Last Verified: April 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Assessment,balance ,older people, reliability,validity
• Other Study ID Numbers: REC-FSD-00281

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