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