Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale
Original Editor- -Sweta Christian
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Introduction[edit|edit source]
The Fullerton Test is mainly intended to identify highly-active older adults who are at an increased risk to experiencefall-related injuries due tosensoryimpairments. The test uses both dynamic and staticbalanceunder different situations to identify balance deficits inolder adults.
The test is mainly performed on the following population:cancerpatients (post-chemotherapy), older adults,parkinson's,neurological conditionsandTraumatic brain injuries.
Key Descriptions[edit|edit source]
- The FAB takes 10-12 minutes to administer
- 10 performance based activities in both static and dynamic phases
- Score of 0-40/40 points possible (higher scores are better)
- Items scored on a 5 point ordinal scale (0-4)
- ICF domain, activity
Equipment[edit|edit source]
- Stopwatch
- Pencil
- 2 and 36 inch rulers
- 6 inch high bench (18’X18’ stepping surface)
- Masking tape
- 2 Airex® pads
- Length of non-slip material between pads if floor is not carpeted -Metronome
以下视频解释了短暂的test is performed
Evidence[edit|edit source]
- Cutt-off scores: Older adults (>=65 years): (Hernandez and Rose, 2008; independently, healthy functioning adults, without fall in previous 12 months, reported falling 2 or more times previous 12 months)
Score of 25/40 produces highest sensitivity (74.6%) and specificity (52.6%) in predicting fall risk In 7 out of 10 cases an individual who scores 25 or lower is at a high risk for falls
- Test-Retest Reliability:
Excellent test-retest reliability (ICC=0.98) (Rose et al, 2006)
- Interrater/Interrater Reliability:
Older Adults: (Rose et al, 2006) : Excellent test re-test reliability (r = 0.96) for total score
Breast cancer (post chemotherapy): (Wampler et al, 2007) (treated with taxane chemotherapy)
Excellent test-retest reliability (ICC=0.98)
- Internal Consistency:
Older adults: (Rose et al, 2006) : Excellent internal consistency (H coefficients >0.75) for all 10 items
Older adults: (Klein et al, 2010)
Excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha=0.805)
- Content Validity:
Older adults: (Rose et al, 2006) :Established through literature review, administration of test items to 15 older adults, reviewed by 4 experienced physical therapists
Resources[edit|edit source]
- Considerations for using the test:
Fairly new measure, with limited psychometric data and testing in populations other than older adults (Langley and Mackintosh, 2007)
Presentation[edit|edit source]
Reliability of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale Click Fenter P, Dupree L, Harris C, Koonce K, Teat A. Program in Physical Therapy
http://slideplayer.com/slide/2558100/
References[edit|edit source]
[1]Rose, D. J., Lucchese, N., et al. (2006). "Development of a multidimensional balance scale for use with functionally independent older adults." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 87(11): 1478-1485.
[2]Hernandez, D. and Rose, D. J. (2008). "Predicting which older adults will or will not fall using the Fullerton Advanced Balance scale." Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 89(12): 2309-2315
[3]Klein, P. J., Fiedler, R. C., et al. (2011). "Rasch Analysis of the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale." Physiother Can 63(1): 115-125
[4]Wampler, M. A., Topp, K. S., et al. (2007). "Quantitative and clinical description of postural instability in women with breast cancer treated with taxane chemotherapy." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88(8): 1002-1008
[5]Langley, F. A. and Mackintosh, S. F. H. (2007). "Functional balance assessment of older community dwelling adults: a systematic review of the literature." Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice 5(4): 11p
[6]https://www.interactivehealthpartner.com/pdf/FAB10.pdf
- ↑Rose, D. J., Lucchese, N., et al. (2006). "Development of a multidimensional balance scale for use with functionally independent older adults." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 87(11): 1478-1485.
- ↑Hernandez, D. and Rose, D. J. (2008). "Predicting which older adults will or will not fall using the Fullerton Advanced Balance scale." Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 89(12): 2309-2315
- ↑Klein, P. J., Fiedler, R. C., et al. (2011). "Rasch Analysis of the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale." Physiother Can 63(1): 115-125
- ↑Wampler, M. A., Topp, K. S., et al. (2007). "Quantitative and clinical description of postural instability in women with breast cancer treated with taxane chemotherapy." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88(8): 1002-1008
- ↑Langley, F. A. and Mackintosh, S. F. H. (2007). "Functional balance assessment of older community dwelling adults: a systematic review of the literature." Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice 5(4): 11p
- ↑https://www.interactivehealthpartner.com/pdf/FAB10.pdf