cliot (version 1.0.0)

berg_balance_scale: Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Description

Calculates the Berg Balance Scale score, a widely used clinical test of a person's static and dynamic balance abilities. The scale consists of 14 functional tasks, each scored from 0 to 4. The total score (0-56) indicates the patient's risk of falling.

Usage

berg_balance_scale(sit_to_stand, standing_unsupported, sitting_unsupported,
                   stand_to_sit, transfers, standing_eyes_closed,
                   standing_feet_together, reaching_forward, retrieving_object,
                   turning_to_look_behind, turning_360, stool_stepping,
                   tandem_standing, one_leg_stand)

Value

A list containing:

BBS_Total_Score

The sum of the 14 items (Range 0-56).

Fall_Risk_Classification

Interpretation: "High Fall Risk" (0-20), "Medium Fall Risk" (21-40), or "Low Fall Risk" (41-56).

Arguments

sit_to_stand

Numeric (0-4). Ability to stand up.

standing_unsupported

Numeric (0-4). Ability to stand for 2 minutes without holding on.

sitting_unsupported

Numeric (0-4). Ability to sit with back unsupported but feet on floor or on a stool.

stand_to_sit

Numeric (0-4). Ability to sit down.

transfers

Numeric (0-4). Ability to transfer (e.g., bed to chair).

standing_eyes_closed

Numeric (0-4). Ability to stand unsupported with eyes closed.

standing_feet_together

Numeric (0-4). Ability to stand unsupported with feet together.

reaching_forward

Numeric (0-4). Ability to reach forward with outstretched arm while standing.

retrieving_object

Numeric (0-4). Ability to pick up an object from the floor from a standing position.

turning_to_look_behind

Numeric (0-4). Ability to turn to look behind over left and right shoulders while standing.

turning_360

Numeric (0-4). Ability to turn 360 degrees.

stool_stepping

Numeric (0-4). Ability to place alternate foot on a step or stool while standing unsupported.

tandem_standing

Numeric (0-4). Ability to stand with one foot in front of the other.

one_leg_stand

Numeric (0-4). Ability to stand on one leg.

References

Berg KO, Wood-Dauphinee SL, Williams JI, Maki B. Measuring balance in the elderly: validation of an instrument. Can J Public Health. 1992;83 Suppl 2:S7-11.

Examples

# Example 1: Low Fall Risk
# Most items scored 4 or 3
berg_balance_scale(4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2, 2)

# Example 2: High Fall Risk
# Most items scored 0 or 1
berg_balance_scale(1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0)