What does the Tinetti measure?

The Tinetti assessment tool is an easily administered task-oriented test that measures an older adult’s gait and balance abilities.

Is the Tinetti a good test?

The Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), also called the Tinetti Mobility Test (TMT) ( Appendix), is a reliable and valid clinical test to measure balance and gait in elderly people and some patient populations.

What is a good Tinetti score?

The maximum total score is 28 points. IN general, residents who score below 19 are at a high risk for falls. Residents who score in the range of 19 – 24 points indicate that the resident has a risk for falls.

What are the scores on the Tinetti test?

The Tinetti test has a gait score and a balance score. It uses a 3-point ordinal scale of 0, 1 and 2. Gait is scored over 12 and balance is scored over 16 totalling 28.

How long does the Tinetti Balance Test take?

The Tinetti balance test calculator provides a quick result interpretation while the performing of the test usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Compared to other fall risk predictors, such as the Up and Go test (TUG), it established better test-retest and discriminative validity. The…

Is the Tinetti assessment tool good for interrater reliability?

Interrater reliability was measured in a study of 15 residents by having a physician and a nurse test the residents at the same time. Agreement was found on over 85% of the time and the items that differed never did so by more than 10%. These results indicate that the Tinetti Assessment Tool has good interrater reliability. VALIDITY Not reported

How did the Mary Tinetti Balance Test get its name?

This health tool assesses static and dynamic balance in a two section clinical evaluation. This version is named after the person devising it, Mary Tinetti. The test is also known in clinical trials as the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) and other times used as Tinetti’s Mobility Test.