Yaşlilarda dört adım kare testinin geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik çalışması [Article]

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this Cross-sectional descriptive study was to determine the reliability and validity of Four Step Square Test for use to evaluate balance ability in older adults. Materials and Method: Participants were 44 men and 36 women (n=80; Mean age of the participants were 72.69±5.09 years. Participants performed the Four Step Square Test, the Time Up & Go test, the Functional Reach test, the One Leg Standing test and completed the Berg Balance Scale. Results: The Four Step Square Test has good Cronbach’s Alpha (0.96) with the other balance measures. The Four Step Square Test has good correlations with the Time Up & Go test (p<0.001) and in the same way there were a good correlations between the Four Step Square Test and Berg Balance Scale (p<0.001). Conclusion: Four Step Square Test is a reliable and valid tool for measuring the dynamic balance ability in older adults. © 2015, Geriatrics Society. All rights reserved.