Tinetti test
Tinetti Test
The Tinetti Test (pronounced: ti-net-ee test), also known as the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), is a commonly used clinical test to measure balance and gait in older adults.
Etymology
The test is named after Dr. Mary Tinetti, a geriatric physician at the Yale School of Medicine, who developed the test in the 1980s to assess the risk of falls in elderly patients.
Description
The Tinetti Test is a simple, easily administered test that measures a person's gait and balance. The test is divided into two sections: the gait section and the balance section. Each section is scored separately, and the scores are then combined to give a total score. A lower score indicates a higher risk of falling.
Gait Section
In the gait section, the patient is observed walking a short distance. The examiner looks for indicators of instability, such as uneven step length, inappropriate foot clearance, or lack of arm swing.
Balance Section
In the balance section, the patient's ability to maintain balance while standing, sitting, and changing positions is assessed. The examiner looks for signs of unsteadiness or the need for assistance.
Scoring
The Tinetti Test has a maximum score of 28 points. The gait section is scored out of 12 and the balance section is scored out of 16. A score below 19 is considered to indicate a high risk of falls.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tinetti test
- Wikipedia's article - Tinetti test
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