Evidence Summary
There are few cross-sectional and observation studies showing improved balance
Quality of Evidence
Grade C – low quality. Evidence comes from case-control and observational studies
Strength of recommendation
Grade 2 – Weak recommendation. On the basis of the existing evidence, some patients will be best served by following this piece of evidence. In the context of values-based decision making, fully informed patients may choose alternative options
Conclusion
Weak recommendation, that is not likely to be appropriate for some patients in some circumstances
- Beauchamp, 2012, Chest2
BESTest score: Correlation coefficient: 0.40 with self-reported physical activity (PASE); p=0.008
Standardized regression coefficient: 0.341 for self-reported physical activity (PASE); p=0.033
(Cross-sectional study, self-reported physical activity, 37 participants)
- Roig, 2011, Respir Med3
Falls: Mean (95% CI) in PASE score: 109 (92 to 126) in non-fallers vs. 86 (66 to 106) in fallers; p=0.1
(6 month observational study, self-reported physical activity, 101 participants)