Yaşlı Bireyler İçin X16 Denge Test Testinin Türkçe Versiyonunun Geçerlilik Ve Güvenilirliği

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the X16 Balance Testing Scale for older people. Materials and Method: Three hundred and forty five older people were included in the study. The test-retest process was completed with all individuals for intra-rater agreement. For validity, the correlation with Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) were applied. Results: For intra-rater agreement of the X16 Balance Testing Scale obtained as a result of the initial testing and retesting, results were found to be highly reliable (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = 0.904, 0.902, respectively). Test-retest reliability was found to be at a quite high or excellent level in all domains. A high correlation was found between the X16 Balance Testing Scale total score and the total scores of BBS and POMA (r=0.710, 0.706 respectively). Conclusion: The Turkish version of the X16 Balance Testing Scale was found to be valid and reliable in older people. Due to its simplicity and quickness to use, it is practical to be used for balance evaluation.