Evaluating functional independence in older adults using subscales of the Berg balance scale

Conclusion In our study, the subscale “sitting to standing” was shown to be the most sensitive among the subscales of the BBS to evaluate functional independence. Therefore, the performance of “sitting to standing” is suggested to be an objective measure to evaluate the functional independence in activities of daily living of older adults; it is easy and simple to perform in everyday clinical practice.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research