Tinetti Balance Assessment Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Tinetti Balance Assessment Score is:

\[ TBAS = (B \cdot W) + (G \cdot S) + (T \cdot R) \]

Where:

\( TBAS \) is the Tinetti Balance Assessment Score
\( B \) is the balance score (0-16)
\( W \) is the weightage for balance score (0.5)
\( G \) is the gait score (0-12)
\( S \) is the weightage for gait score (0.5)
\( T \) is the total number of falls in the past year
\( R \) is the risk factor for falls (1 if falls > 2, 0 otherwise)

What is a Tinetti Balance Assessment?

A Tinetti Balance Assessment is a clinical test used to measure a person’s balance and gait abilities. It is commonly used for elderly patients or those recovering from injuries that may affect their mobility. The test involves a series of tasks such as standing, walking, and turning, and each task is scored based on the person’s ability to complete it without assistance. The total score is then used to assess the person’s risk of falling.