Tyson, S, Hanley, M, Chillala, J, Selley, A and Tallis, R 2007, 'The relationship between balance, disability, and recovery after stroke: predictive validity of the Brunel balance assessment' , Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 21 , pp. 341-346.

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Abstract

Objective. To examine the influence of balance disability on function and the recovery of function after stroke and consequently to assess the predictive validity of the Brunel Balance Assessment (BBA). Methods. Cross-sectional study of 102 patients admitted consecutively to 6 National Health Service hospitals with weakness 2 to 4 weeks after their first anterior circulation stroke; 75 of whom completed follow-up assessment at 3 months. The BBA was assessed during admission and compared to the Barthel Index and Rivermead Mobility Index at 3 months. Results. Balance disability was the strongest predictor of function (in terms of activities of daily living [ADLs] and mobility disability) in the acute stages. Weakness was also an independent predictor. Recovery of ADLs was independently predicted by balance disability, weakness, age, and premorbid disability, whereas recovery of mobility disability was predicted by balance and age alone. At 3 months, a minority of people with limited sitting balance (0%-22%) and standing balance (25%-50%) recovered independent functional mobility. Most people who could walk initially recovered independent functional mobility (66%-84%), but 16% suffered a decline in their mobility and 44% had enduring limitations in everyday mobility activities. Conclusion. Initial balance disability is a strong predictor of function and recovery after stroke. These results demonstrate the predictive validity of the BBA.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Stroke • Balance • Recovery • Brunel Balance Assessment.
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > R Medicine > R Medicine (General) Health and Wellbeing
Schools:	Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care > School of Health Sciences > Centre for Health, Sport & Rehabilitation Sciences Research Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care > School of Health Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	1545-9683
Depositing User:	Users 29196 not found.
Date Deposited:	12 Mar 2010 11:48
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2011 11:42
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/3291

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