Development of a short-form balance recovery confidence (SF-BRC) scale

Identifying confidence in recovering balance following destabilizing events is essential for helping older adults prevent falls. However, existing measures primarily assess balance confidence. The Balance Recovery Confidence (BRC) scale was developed to address this gap, but its length may limit clinical feasibility. This study aimed to develop and validate a Short-Form Balance Recovery Confidence (SF-BRC) scale that retains the psychometric integrity of the original version while improving practicality.