Table 3.
Negative binomial regression: Number of falls versus balance and mobility assessment tools
Variables | β | IRR (95% CI) | P Value |
---|---|---|---|
FRT | −0.041 | 0.96 (0.93-0.99) | .03 |
TUG | −0.019 | 0.98 (0.96-1.01) | .10 |
BBS | −0.018 | 0.98 (0.94-1.02) | .38 |
10MWT | 0.38 | 1.46 (0.18-11.91) | .72 |
Negative binomial regression for predictive balance and mobility tools at .05 significance level. FRT = Functional Reach Test for dynamic balance; TUG = Timed Up and Go for mobility measure; BBS = Berg Balance Scale for balance assessment; 10MWT = 10 Meter Walk Test for gait velocity (comfortable and fast 10 Meter Walk).