@article{ref1,
title="The diagnostic accuracy of the Berg balance scale in predicting falls",
journal="Western journal of nursing research",
year="2016",
author="Park, Seong-Hi and Lee, Young-Shin",
volume="39",
number="11",
pages="1502-1525",
abstract="This study aimed to evaluate the predictive validity of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) as a screening tool for fall risks among those with varied levels of balance. A total of 21 studies reporting predictive validity of the BBS of fall risk were meta-analyzed. With regard to the overall predictive validity of the BBS, the pooled sensitivity and specificity were 0.72 and 0.73, respectively; the accuracy curve area was 0.84. The findings showed statistical heterogeneity among studies. Among the sub-groups, the age group of those younger than 65 years, those with neuromuscular disease, those with 2+ falls, and those with a cutoff point of 45 to 49 showed better sensitivity with statistically less heterogeneity. The empirical evidence indicates that the BBS is a suitable tool to screen for the risk of falls and shows good predictability when used with the appropriate criteria and applied to those with neuromuscular disease.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0193-9459",
doi="10.1177/0193945916670894",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0193945916670894"
}