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Background: To evaluate aspects of validity and feasibility of the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), for use in a specialized rehabilitation facility on a regular basis. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: A total of 29 physiotherapists (PT) tested 38 male and 21 female patients 20-76 years of age with spinal cord injury (n=20), traumatic brain injury (n=17), acquired brain injury (n=9), multiple trauma (n=6) and other neurological diagnosis (n=7). Dynamic balance was assessed with the MiniBESTest. Fall history, fear of falling (single-item question), fall concerns (FES-I) and PT's evaluation of the Mini-BESTtest were surveyed by structured questionnaires. Pearson's correlation coefficient (Pearson's r) was used to determine the correlation between the total score for the Mini-BESTest and the total score for the FES-I. Results: The median score on the Mini-BESTest was 22 (1-28) points. There were no differences in MiniBESTest score between fallers and non-fallers, between subjects with high or low fall concerns or between diagnostic groups. Patients with independent walking had a significantly better dynamic balance than those in need of assistance. The correlation between dynamic balance and fall concerns was low (r=0.388). The PTs experienced that the MiniBESTest was feasible for use in the rehabilitation setting. However, two testers should be present when testing patients with severe physical and /or cognitive impairments and the results should be supplemented with fall history, fall-related concerns, diagnosisspecific information, and data on activity limitations and participation restrictions. Conclusion: The Mini-BESTest proved to be a feasible clinical tool for assessing dynamic balance in specialized neurological rehabilitation with some precautions. The results apply primarily for patients with moderately impaired balance control.

international journal of physical therapy and rehabilitation

Pragmatic Evaluation of Aspects Concerning Validity and Feasibility of the Mini Balance Evaluation System Test in a Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital