The Turkish version of the Modified Falls Efficacy scale: reliability and validity from the viewpoint of balance
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Date
2019
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TÜBİTAK
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Attribution 3.0 United States
Attribution 3.0 United States
Abstract
Background/aim: The factors associated with fall-related self-efficacy should be addressed, especially in the elderly. The Modified Falls
Efficacy Scale (MFES) is a simple instrument with good scaling properties and reliability. The aim of the present study was to determine
the reliability and the validity of the Turkish version of the MFES from the viewpoint of balance.
Materials and methods: In this study, 164 participants aged >65 years were included. The use of walking aids and assistive devices,
history and frequency of falls in the previous year, living environment, and exercise habits were noted. Balance and risk of falling were
assessed with the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). A forward-backward translation procedure was used for the Turkish version of the MFES.
Results: None of the 14 items in the MFES were modified. The Turkish version of the MFES has excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s
alpha, 0.978) and reliability (interclass correlation coefficient, 0.928–0.982), and its construct validity was supported by its ability to
distinguish between the groups with respect to fall-risk factors and balance. According to the BBS scores, the high-fall-risk group had
lower MFES scores than the moderate- and low-fall-risk groups (χ2 = 34.153, P = 0.001).
Conclusion: The Turkish version of the MFES is a sensitive instrument for evaluation of fall-related confidence while carrying out indoor/
outdoor activities. It also predicts falls, reduced physical activity, balance and mobility problems, and restricted social participation and
daily living activities.
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Keywords
Modified Falls Efficacy Scale, Falls, Fear of falling, Berg Balance Scale, Older people, Elderly
Journal or Series
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
WoS Q Value
Q4
Scopus Q Value
Q1
Volume
49
Issue
6
Citation
KORKMAZ, N. Ç., Duray, M., HÜZMELİ, E. D., & Şenol, H. (2019). The Turkish version of the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale: reliability and validity from the viewpoint of balance. Turkish journal of medical sciences, 49(6), 1727-1735.
