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Table 1 General perceptions of standardized measurement and existing balance measures

From: Clinical balance assessment: perceptions of commonly-used standardized measures and current practices among physiotherapists in Ontario, Canada

 

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

n missing

Statement

n

%

n

%

n

%

 

Quantifying impairments and outcomes with measurement is important for patient care.

347

94.0

14

3.8

6

1.6

2

Existing standardized balance measures meet my practice needs.

160

43.4

94

25.5

106

28.7

9

Existing measures adequately quantify balance impairment at all levels of severity.

109

29.5

133

36.0

120

32.6

7

Existing measures comprehensively evaluate all aspects of balance.

78

21.1

144

39.0

140

37.9

7