Name Steward Organization Suggested Domain Suggested Domain Description Cde Group Classification
Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) - Foot tested anatomic site NINDS Health assessment
e.g., Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental ADL, cognitive function, etc.
NIH CDEs
  • NINDS
    • Disease
      • Sport Related Concussion
        • Acute
          • Classification
            • Core
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Neuromotor Function
              • Post-Concussive / Mild TBI-Related Symptoms
        • Comprehensive
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Neuromotor Function
              • Post-Concussive / Mild TBI-Related Symptoms
        • Persistent/Chronic
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Neuromotor Function
              • Post-Concussive / Mild TBI-Related Symptoms
        • Subacute
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Neuromotor Function
      • Traumatic Brain Injury
        • Acute Hospitalized
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Physical Function
        • Comprehensive
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Physical Function
        • Concussion/Mild TBI
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Physical Function
        • Epidemiology
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Physical Function
        • Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
          • Classification
            • Supplemental
          • Domain
            • Outcomes and End Points
              • Physical Function
    • Domain
      • Outcomes and End Points
        • Neuromotor Function
        • Physical Function
        • Post-Concussive / Mild TBI-Related Symptoms
    • Population
      • Adult
      • Pediatric

# Datatype
Value List

# Permissible value Value meaning name Value meaning definition
Left Left Left
Right Right Right
Unknown Unknown Unknown

# Definition
Anatomic site of non-dominant foot tested, as part of Balance Error Scoring System (BESS).

# Designation
Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) - Foot tested anatomic site

# Identifier Origin Version
XyDugJvW_2de NLM CDEs 12-02-2025-download
BESSFootTestAnatSite BRICS Variable Name N/A
C20804 NINDS 1