Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale
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Objective[edit | edit source]
Activities-specific balance confidence (ABC) scale is a structured questionnaire that measures an individual’s confidence during ambulatory activities without falling or experiencing a sense of unsteadiness. It was developed in 1995 and consists of 16 questions gauging the individual's confidence while doing activities.
Intended Population[edit | edit source]
The ABC scale is reported to be an accurate measure to identify individuals with a fall risk in populations of stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, vestibular disorders, in elderly, and in other neurological conditions that can affect balance.
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
- Its a 16-item questionnaire where patients' rate their confidence while doing activities.
- Scoring from 0-100 (0 is no confidence and 100 is full confidence)
- Paper survey, 5-10 mins for administration.
- No Training required.
- Permission needs to be obtained before use from the authors.
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German
Chinese
Shortened version of ABC
Stroke
LLA
