The Balance Recovery Confidence (Brc) Scale

Launched by NECMETTIN ERBAKAN UNIVERSITY · Jun 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a tool called the Balance Restoration Self-Confidence Scale (BRC) to see how well it works for older adults in Turkey. The BRC helps assess how confident people feel about their balance, which is important because falls can lead to serious injuries and health problems for older individuals. The researchers want to make sure that the Turkish version of this scale is accurate and reliable for use in the community, especially for those who may have experienced falls in the past year.

To participate in this study, you need to be 65 years or older, able to read and understand Turkish, and have had at least one fall or a near fall in the last 12 months. You should also be able to walk independently, either with or without a walking aid, and pass some basic tests that check your walking ability and reaction time. If you qualify, you will help researchers understand how well this balance scale works, which could ultimately help improve fall prevention strategies for older adults.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥65 years.
• • Community-dwelling individuals capable of independent living (use of walking aids permitted).
• • Literate in Turkish.
• • Ability to complete 6 meters of walking within 12 seconds.
• • Ability to grasp a 30 cm ruler with both hands.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Requiring assisted mobility outside the home.
• • Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≤23.
• • Timed Up and Go (TUG) test duration \>12 seconds.
• • Active malignancy or history of myocardial infarction/cardiac surgery within the last 3 months.
• • Structural heart disease, severe COPD, or oxygen dependence.
• • Musculoskeletal/neurologic disorders affecting balance or muscle function (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke sequelae, multiple sclerosis, severe dementia, epilepsy).
• • Fracture within the last 6 months.
• • Vision or hearing loss impairing assessment participation.
• • Inability to provide informed consent.