Test–Retest Reliability of the Mini-BESTest in People With Mild to Moderate Multiple Sclerosis

Abstract Objective The mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) is a balance measure for assessment of the underlying physiological systems control in adults. Evaluations test–retest reliability mini-BESTest larger samples people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are lacking. purpose this study was to investigate total and section sum scores individual items mild moderate overall MS disability. Methods This used design movement laboratory setting. Fifty-four disability according Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) were included, 28 subgroup (EDSS 2.0–3.5) 26 4.0–5.5). Test–retest evaluated by repeated measurements taken 1 week apart. Reliability measurement error analyzed. Results considered good excellent, intraclass correlation coefficients .88 whole sample, .83 subgroup, .80 subgroup. Measurement errors small, standard minimal detectable change 1.3 3.5, respectively, MS, 1.7 4.7, MS. limits agreement ?3.4 4.6. fair or excellent; weighted kappa values ranged from .62 .83. All but showed excellent reliability, percentage 61% 100%. Conclusion demonstrated small recommended use Impact Knowledge contribute interpretability score. findings enhance clinical usefulness test evaluation designing individually customized training high precision accuracy