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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

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

Conditions
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Balance; Distorted

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 65 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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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 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Assessment,balance ,older people, reliability,validity