Validity and Reliability of the Iconographical Falls Efficacy Scale Short Version in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Turkey

IF 0.5 4区医学 Q4 GERONTOLOGY

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1097/TGR.0000000000000346

Aysun Yağci Şentürk, A. Livanelioğlu

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Abstract

The Iconographical Falls Efficacy Scale (Icon-FES) is the first scale that consists of visual expressions and evaluates the fear of falling. The study aims to adapt the scale to Turkish. The Icon-FES, the Falls Efficacy Scale International, and the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale were applied to 150 older adults. The study indicated that Icon-FES has excellent psychometric properties. Presence of chronic diseases was found to be associated factors affecting the fear of falling (P < .05). The short-version Icon-FES-Turkish is a valid and reliable scale and it should be carried out on illiterate older adults.

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土耳其社区老年人跌倒疗效量表的有效性和可靠性

图示跌倒效能量表(Icon-FES)是第一个由视觉表达组成并评估对跌倒恐惧的量表。这项研究的目的是使量表适应土耳其。Icon-FES、国际瀑布功效量表和特定活动平衡信心量表应用于150名老年人。研究表明，Icon-FES具有良好的心理测量特性。慢性疾病的存在是影响跌倒恐惧的相关因素(P < 0.05)。简略版icon - fes -土耳其语量表是一种有效和可靠的量表，应在不识字的老年人中进行。

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Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretic information, consolidated into a clinically relevant format and provides a resource for the healthcare professional practicing in the area of geriatric rehabilitation. TGR provides useful, treatment-related information written by and for specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, providing dependable hands-on tips and techniques.