Tinetti Test

 

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Objective

The Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale is used to assess perception of balance and stability during activities of daily living and fear of falling in the elderly population, along with those diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

Intended Population

Community and hospital inpatients with acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke and the elderly population.

Method of Use

• The Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale is a 10-item questionnaire designed to assess confidence in patients' ability to perform 10 daily tasks without falling as an indicator of how one's fear of falling impacts physical performance
• Each item is rated from 1 ("very confident") to 10 ("not confidenent at all"), and the per item ratings are added to generate a summary total score
• Total scores can range from 10 (best possible) to 100 (worst possible). Thus, lower scores indicate more confidence and higher scores indicate lack of confidence and greater fear of falling

Evidence

Reliability

Test-retest Reliability:

Geriatric: (Tinetti et al, 1990) 

• Adequate test-retest reliability (r = 0.71)

Chronic Stroke: (Hellstrom & Lindmark, 1999; n = 30; mean age = 65 (11) years; stroke onset between 5 and 84 months prior to assessment) 

• Excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.97)

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