Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) - Gait turn pivot task score

General Details:

Name:
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) - Gait turn pivot task score
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
Score for the subject/participant's performance on the Gait And Pivot Turn task, as part of the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)
Registration Status:
Qualified

Permissible Values:

Data Type:
Value List
Unit of Measure:
Ids:
Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
3 Normal: Pivot turns safely within 3 seconds and stops quickly with no loss of balance. Normal: Pivot turns safely within 3 seconds and stops quickly with no loss of balance.
2 Mild impairment: Pivot turns safely in >3 seconds and stops with no loss of balance. Mild impairment: Pivot turns safely in >3 seconds and stops with no loss of balance.
1 Moderate impairment: Turns slowly, requires verbal cueing, or requires several small steps to catch balance following turn and stop. Moderate impairment: Turns slowly, requires verbal cueing, or requires several small steps to catch balance following turn and stop.
0 Severe impairment: Cannot turn safely, requires assistance to turn and stop. Severe impairment: Cannot turn safely, requires assistance to turn and stop.

Designations:

Designation:
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) - Gait turn pivot task score
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Designations:

Definition:
Score for the subject/participant's performance on the Gait And Pivot Turn task, as part of the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)
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Reference Documents:

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Document:
Shumway-cook A, Woolacott MH. Control of posture and balance. In: Shumway-Cook A, Woolacott MH. Motor Control Theory and Practical Applications. Maryland: Williams & Wilkins; 1995: 12
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Document:
Wrisley DM, Walker ML, Echternach JL, Strasnick B. Reliability of the dynamic gait index in people with vestibular disorders. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2003;84(10):1528–1533.

Identifiers:

Source:
NLM
Id:
QJbGe8OTp8
Version:
1.0
Source:
NINDS
Id:
C54455
Version:
1
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BRICS Variable Name
Id:
DGIGaitTurnPivotTaskScore
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