Concurrent Validity & Client Acceptability of a Portable Mat for Clinical Assessment of Balance in Older Adults.

James Cook University
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

This is an observational study in a sample of 100 community dwelling older adults with varying falls risk. We will report convergent validity of a portable, low-cost Balance assessment tool in reference to a force plate and two clinical balance assessment methods, and will include a study of client acceptability of the Balance assessment tool assessed using a mixed methods questionnaire.

Date

01 Sep 2024 - 01 Aug 2026

Project Type

NON_FOUND

Keywords

Balance, Older Adults, Convergent Validity, Assessment

Funding Body

James Cook University

Amount

0

Project Team

Dr Carol Flavell;Dr Moira Smith;Professor Anthony Leicht;Dr Kenji Doma