Sitting, Eyes Closed
Description & Directions
"Close your eyes and remain sitting still with your hands in your lap."
Time the patient for 30 seconds, assign a score.
Sitting, Eyes Closed Scoring
| Score | Description | Selected Example |
|
4 |
Independent |
Normal performance. |
|
3 |
Verbal cues/increased time |
Needs cues to keep eyes closed. |
|
2 |
Upper extremity support |
Must use hand(s) to maintain upright posture, may attempt 2-3 times to ensure hands are required. |
|
1 |
Needs assistance |
Cannot sit for the full 30 seconds with eyes closed without physical assistance. |
|
0 |
Dependent |
Total assist required to sit, cannot keep eyes closed even with maximal cueing. |
Common questions about Sitting, Eyes Closed
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Is there partial scoring for timed items? No. You should score the lowest performance of the patient if they cannot complete the time requirement.
Video examples
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