@article{ref1,
title="Reliability and validity of the sequential weight-shifting test: a new functional approach to the assessment of the sitting balance of older adults",
journal="Journal of physical therapy science",
year="2016",
author="Lee, Ken Y. T. and Hui-Chan, Christina W. Y. and Tsang, William W. N.",
volume="28",
number="12",
pages="3444-3450",
abstract="[Purpose] The evaluation of sitting balance is important for the prevention of falls in  older adults, especially those who have a disability involving the lower extremities. However, no studies have been designed to assess a patient's dynamic sitting balance using a sequential protocol. The objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the sequential weight-shifting (SWS) test.   [Subjects and Methods]  Twenty-three older adults who were physically dependent with regard to ambulation were recruited by convenience sampling. In study 1, 10 participants performed the SWS test and repeated the procedure 1 week later. In study 2, 23 participants were assessed using the          SWS test, forward and lateral reach tests in a sitting position, tests of shoulder flexor and hand grip strength, an eye-hand coordination test, mobility tests, and pulmonary function tests. The test-retest reliability of the SWS test and its correlations with the different physical dimensions were examined.   [Results] The intraclass correlation coefficient (3,1) of the SWS test was 0.67. The results of the SWS test correlated significantly with forward reach in the sitting position, arm muscle strength, eye-hand coordination, mobility, and pulmonary function (all p<0.05).   [Conclusion] The SWS test demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties and can be considered a useful functional approach for the measurement of sitting balance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0915-5287",
doi="10.1589/jpts.28.3444",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.28.3444"
}