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EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS
Abstract
Falls are common in individuals with lower extremity amputations, often leading to physical injuries and fear of falling. This fear can reduce daily activity, social participation, and quality of life. Therefore, balance assessment should consider not only physical performance but also psychological factors, motivation, and confidence, which influence balance and prosthesis use. The Activity-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale is a 16-item self-efficacy measure designed to assess fear of falling. To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the ABC scale in a lower limb amputee population. The ABC scale was administered to 80 individuals with limb loss twice, with a one week interval between tests. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed to asses construct validity The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated to analyze internal consistency. Spearman’s correlation coefficient were calculated to determine test–retest reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed that the Turkish version of the ABC Scale has a single-factor structure. The Spearman’s correlation coefficient (ICC) for the Turkish version was 0.93, indicating high test–retest reliability. Cronbach’s α was 0.937, split-half reliability was 0.943, and McDonald’s ω was 0.90. These findings indicate excellent internal consistency of the scale. The Turkish version of the ABC scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing balance confidence in lower limb amputees using prostheses.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Fizyoterapi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
28 Kasım 2025
Kabul Tarihi
20 Aralık 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 3
APA
Yosmaoğlu, S., Demir, Y., Aydemir, K., & Yazıcıoğlu, F. G. (2025). EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS. Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 10(3), 51-59. https://doi.org/10.52881/gsbdergi.1831875
AMA
1.Yosmaoğlu S, Demir Y, Aydemir K, Yazıcıoğlu FG. EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS. Gazi Sağlık Bil. 2025;10(3):51-59. doi:10.52881/gsbdergi.1831875
Chicago
Yosmaoğlu, Sevgin, Yasin Demir, Koray Aydemir, ve Fatma Gül Yazıcıoğlu. 2025. “EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS”. Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 10 (3): 51-59. https://doi.org/10.52881/gsbdergi.1831875.
EndNote
Yosmaoğlu S, Demir Y, Aydemir K, Yazıcıoğlu FG (01 Aralık 2025) EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS. Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 10 3 51–59.
IEEE
[1]S. Yosmaoğlu, Y. Demir, K. Aydemir, ve F. G. Yazıcıoğlu, “EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS”, Gazi Sağlık Bil, c. 10, sy 3, ss. 51–59, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.52881/gsbdergi.1831875.
ISNAD
Yosmaoğlu, Sevgin - Demir, Yasin - Aydemir, Koray - Yazıcıoğlu, Fatma Gül. “EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS”. Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 10/3 (01 Aralık 2025): 51-59. https://doi.org/10.52881/gsbdergi.1831875.
JAMA
1.Yosmaoğlu S, Demir Y, Aydemir K, Yazıcıoğlu FG. EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS. Gazi Sağlık Bil. 2025;10:51–59.
MLA
Yosmaoğlu, Sevgin, vd. “EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS”. Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 10, sy 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 51-59, doi:10.52881/gsbdergi.1831875.
Vancouver
1.Sevgin Yosmaoğlu, Yasin Demir, Koray Aydemir, Fatma Gül Yazıcıoğlu. EVALUATION OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS. Gazi Sağlık Bil. 01 Aralık 2025;10(3):51-9. doi:10.52881/gsbdergi.1831875