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Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test in Patients With Stroke Publisher



Naghdi S1, 2, 3 ; Nakhostin Ansari N1, 2, 3 ; Forogh B1 ; Khalifeloo M2 ; Honarpisheh R2 ; Nakhostinansari A3
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Source: Neurology and Therapy Published:2020


Abstract

Background: Stroke can cause balance disorders, which often lead to falls and fall-related injuries. The Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) is a balance test that has been recently translated into Persian. The reliability and validity of the Persian version of Mini-BESTest have not been assessed in patients with stroke. Objectives: To assess the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Mini-BESTest in patients with stroke. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed. Thirty patients with stroke participated in this study. Patients were tested using the Mini-BESTest according to the Persian instructions, and two raters independently rated each patient’s performance. Each patient was matched with a healthy adult in the terms of age and gender. Healthy subjects were also tested for discriminative validity. Results: There was excellent correlation between two raters on the Persian version of the Mini-BESTest total scores (rPearson = 0.98, P < 0.001) and its sections (rPearson > 0.9). There was a significant difference between stroke patients and healthy subjects confirming the discriminative validity of the Persian version of the Mini-BESTest (19.4 ± 5.4 vs. 24.8 ± 2.3, P < 0.001). Limitations: We only assessed stroke patients, and the results may not be generalized to other patients with balance deficits. Conclusions: The Persian version of the Mini-BESTest is a reliable and valid tool for balance evaluation of stroke patients. © 2020, The Author(s).
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