Journal article
Performance-oriented mobility assessment (POMA) balance score indicates need for assistive device
Disability and rehabilitation: Assistive technology, v 1(3)
2006
PMID: 19260186
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Abstract
Purpose. To determine (1) if older adults using an assistive device (AD) score lower on the Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) balance subscale (B-subscale) than individuals not using an AD; and (2) if a cut-score of 12 would indicate the need to use an AD.
Methods. Elderly persons (n = 82, mean age = 82.1 years) were surveyed about AD use, health status, activity level and fall history. A one-time assessment of balance was conducted using the B-subscale. The 'arising task' was repeated to evaluate performance on the sit-to-stand task without using hands.
Results. A significant difference in B-subscale scores was observed between the two groups (AD; no AD), (P < 0.001). AD use was associated with lower activity level and health status. A cut-score of 12 points indicated device use (P = 0.000). The repeated 'arising task' demonstrated that 76.8% performed the task without using hands for support.
Conclusion. Older adults using an AD will score lower on the B-subscale and report lower activity level and health status. A score of less than 12 on the B-subscale is indicative of AD need. Older adults who use an AD and self-report a falls history will score lower on the B-subscale than individuals using an AD and no reported history of falls.
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- Title
- Performance-oriented mobility assessment (POMA) balance score indicates need for assistive device
- Creators
- Kathryn D Mitchell - 1Drexel University, Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, 245 N. 15th Street, MS 502, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USARoberta A Newton - 2Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Publication Details
- Disability and rehabilitation: Assistive technology, v 1(3)
- Publisher
- Informa UK Ltd
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000213919300005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-63349085532
- Other Identifier
- 991014878090904721
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