CLINIMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE ABC-6, ABC-16, AND MODIFIED FALLS EFFICACY SCALE WHEN DELIVERED ELECTRONICALLY
2024
Assessing Balance Confidence in Older Adults Using Electronic Scales
Sample size: 67
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Jennifer Blackwood, Matthew Carpenter
Primary Institution: University of Michigan
Hypothesis
What are the clinimetric properties of the ABC-6, ABC-16, and Modified Falls Efficacy Scale when delivered electronically?
Conclusion
The ABC-16, ABC-6, and M-FES can be effectively used in an electronic format to assess balance self-efficacy in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- All measures demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability.
- The ABC-16 had a smaller standard error of measurement compared to the ABC-6.
- All measures showed significant correlations with falls history, indicating construct validity.
Takeaway
This study shows that older adults can use online tools to check how confident they feel about their balance.
Methodology
Participants completed a Qualtrics survey with the ABC-16 and M-FES scales delivered electronically.
Participant Demographics
English-speaking older adults aged 65+ with access to a computer and various health conditions.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p < 0.01
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