Does the Brief-BESTest Meet Classical Test Theory and Rasch Analysis Requirements for Balance Assessment in People With Neurological Disorders?

Background. The Brief Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Brief-BESTest) was recently proposed as a clinical tool for quickly measuring balance disorders, but its measurement properties warrant investigation. Objective. The study objective was to perform a detailed analysis of the psychometric properti...

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Published in:Physical Therapy Vol. 96; no. 10; pp. 1610 - 1620
Main Authors: Bravini, Elisabetta, Nardone, Antonio, Godi, Marco, Guglielmetti, Simone, Franchignoni, Franco, Giordano, Andrea
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Oct2016
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