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The principal aim of this investigation was to relate perceived confidence in task performance without falling and observer-assessed balance, both to each other and to motor function at three different times after a first stroke. 62 patients 24-65 years of age participated in this study. Perceived confidence in taks performance was self-reported using a Swedish modification o the falls efficacy Scale (FES(S). For observer assessments the Berg balance scale and the balance used. Assessments were peformed on admission, at discharge, and at a 10-month follow-up. FES(S) was significantly associated with observer-assessed balance (rho = 0.46-0.68) and motor function (rho = 0.45-0.56) on admission and on discharge (rho = 0.38-0.51). At follow-up these correlations were generally weaker, ranging from 0.20-0.49. We conclude that self-reported confidence in task performance is a valuable measure in clinical practice, adding information to that gained from objective assessments.

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