Berg Balance Scale (BBS) - alternate foot step up scale

General Details:

Name:
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) - alternate foot step up scale
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NINDS
Definition:
The scale for assessment of placing alternate foot on step or stool while standing unsupported based on the Berg Balance Scale (or BBS), a clinical test of a person's static and dynamic balance abilities.
Registration Status:
Qualified

Permissible Values:

Data Type:
Value List
Unit of Measure:
Ids:
Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
4 able to stand independently and safely and complete 8 steps in 20 seconds able to stand independently and safely and complete 8 steps in 20 seconds
3 able to stand independently and complete 8 steps in > 20 seconds able to stand independently and complete 8 steps in > 20 seconds
2 able to complete 4 steps without aid with supervision able to complete 4 steps without aid with supervision
1 able to complete > 2 steps needs minimal assist able to complete > 2 steps needs minimal assist
0 needs assistance to keep from falling/unable to try needs assistance to keep from falling/unable to try

Designations:

Designation:
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) - alternate foot step up scale
Tags:

Designations:

Definition:
The scale for assessment of placing alternate foot on step or stool while standing unsupported based on the Berg Balance Scale (or BBS), a clinical test of a person's static and dynamic balance abilities.
Tags:

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Document:
Berg K, Wood-Dauphinee S, Williams JI and Gayton D. (1989): Measuring balance in the elderly: preliminary development of an instrument. Physiotherapy Canada 41: 304-311.

Identifiers:

Source:
NLM
Id:
0hr_u8r4O2Y
Version:
3.1
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BRICS Variable Name
Id:
BBSAltFtStepUpScale
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Source:
NINDS
Id:
C14704
Version:
3