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== Objective == | == Objective == | ||
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 | == Intended Population == | ||
The ABC scale is reported to be an accurate measure to identify individuals with a fall risk in populations of [[stroke]], [[MS Multiple Sclerosis|multiple sclerosis]], [[Parkinson's]], [[Vestibular Pathologies|vestibular]] disorders, in [[Older People Introduction|elderly]], and in other [[Neurological Disorders|neurological]] conditions that can affect [[balance]]. | |||
== Method of Use == | == Method of Use == | ||
* 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. | |||
== Reference == | == Reference == | ||
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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.
Reference[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Reliability[edit | edit source]
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Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
German
Chinese
Shortened version of ABC
Stroke
LLA
