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Common Data Element:  Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) - Single leg stance firm surface error count

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Element Type
Common Data Element
Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) - Single leg stance firm surface error count
BESSSglLegFirmErrorCt
Short Description
Number of errors during single leg stance with non-dominant foot tested on firm surface, as part of Balance Error Scoring System (BESS).
Definition
Number of errors during single leg stance with non-dominant foot tested on firm surface, as part of Balance Error Scoring System (BESS).
 

Biomedical Terminologies and Standards

Notes
Types of errors: Hands lifted off iliac crest; opening eyes; step, stumble, or fall; moving hip into > 30 degrees abduction; lifting forefoot or heel; remaining out of test position >5 sec. Also valid for Balance Error Scoring System Modified (BESS-Modified). Recommended by CDISC for TBI research, but CDISC variables have-not been defined yet.
Creation Date
Historical Notes
References
Bell et al. Systematic Review of the Balance Error Scoring System, Sports Health. 2011 May; 3(3): 287ý295.doi: 10.1177/1941738111403122. http://www.carolinashealthcare.org/documents/carolinasrehab/bess_manual_.pdf. CDISC https://www.cdisc.org/foundational/qrs

Data Type
Numeric Values
Input Restrictions
Free-Form Entry
Minimum Value
0
Maximum Value
10
External Schema Permissible Value Mapping
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
Standing on a firm surface on the non-dominant foot (opposite leg of the preferred kicking leg), the hip is flexed to approximately 30 degrees and knee flexed to approximately 45 degrees. Hands are on the hips and eyes closed. Balance testing ý types of errors: 1. Hands lifted off iliac crest. 2. Opening eyes.3. Step, stumble, or fall.4. Moving hip into > 30 degrees abduction. 5. Lifting forefoot or heel.6. Remaining out of test position > 5 sec. If a athlete commits multiple errors simultaneously, only one error is recorded but the athlete should quickly return to the testing position, and counting should resume once subject is set. Subjects that are unable to maintain the testing procedure for a minimum of five seconds at the start are assigned the highest possible score, ten, for that testing condition.
Preferred Question Text
If you were to kick a ball, which foot would you use? [This will be the dominant foot] Now stand on your non-dominant foot. [Before continuing the test assess the position of the dominant leg as such: the dominant leg should be held in approximately 30 degrees of hip flexion and 45 degrees of knee flexion] Again, you should try to maintain stability for 20 seconds with your eyes closed. I will be counting the number of times you move out of this position. Place your hands on your hips. When you close your eyes the testing time will begin. [Start timer when subject closes their eyes]
Category Groups and Classifications
DiseaseDomainSub-Domain
General (For all diseases) Assessments and Examinations Physical/Neurological Examination

Classification

General (For all diseases) :
Supplemental
Keywords
SCAT , CDISC , See_also , TAUG , Concussion_Assessment , BESS , Knowledge_graph
Labels
Effective Date
Until Date
Last Change Date
Fri Apr 03 09:31:22 EDT 2020
See Also
BESSTotalErrorCt
Submitting Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Submitting Contact Name
Olga Vovk
Submitting Contact Information
olga.vovk@nih.gov
Steward Organization Name
NINDS
Steward Contact Name
NINDSCDE
Steward Contact Information
NINDSCDE@emmes.com
NINDS ID

Change History