@article{ref1,
title="Reliability and fall-risk predictability of the short form of the Fullerton advanced balance scale in Iranian older adults",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2021",
author="Sinaei, Ehsan and Yoosefinejad, Amin Kordi and Javadpour, Samira and Rose, Debra J.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Recently, a short form of the Fullerton Advanced Balance (SF-FAB) scale was reported as a good predictor of falls in older adults. However, we found no evidence regarding its reliability in non-American older adults. Therefore, we aimed to analyze the reliability and homogeneity of the SF-FAB scale to measure postural balance in Iranian older adults. Eighty-five community-dwelling older adults (70.75 ± 4.97 years) performed the SF-FAB test on two occasions 1 week apart. In both instances, four raters assessed the performance on the test. The SF-FAB scale (mean total score: 12.46 ± 3.53) revealed acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α =.77), excellent intrarater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient =.94-.99), and excellent interrater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient =.92-.99). The overall prediction success rate was 83.5% with correctly classifying 95.6% of nonfallers and 35.3% of fallers. The SF-FAB scale can provide a quick screen of balance status in older adults to trigger referral to clinicians for a more comprehensive assessment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2021-0137",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2021-0137"
}