Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Arabic version of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders

Alnahdi, Ali H.; Murtada, Bader A.; Zawawi, Ashraf T.; Omar, Mohammed Taher Ahmed; Alsobayel, Hana

doi:10.1080/09638288.2021.1880651

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“…In PSFS, the participants were required to list three activities that they found challenging or impossible to perform due to their back pain. Those activities had to be rated on an eleven-point scale from 0 (inability to undertake activity) to 10 (complete ability to undertake activity at the same level as prior to the back pain) [ 33 , 34 ]. During follow-up, the participants were given their initial scores and were asked to provide a new score for every activity based on their perception of ability at present.…”

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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Clinimetric Testing of Functional Rating Index (FRI) Outcome Measure into the Arabic Language

Alsaadi

Ahmed

Alotaibi

et al. 2022

Rehabilitation Research and Practice

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Background. The Functional Rating Index (FRI) is a self-report scale widely used to determine the level of disability in low back pain (LBP) populations. Objectives. This study was aimed at conducting the cross-cultural adaptation of the FRI-Arabic version (FRI-Ar) and testing the clinometric properties of FRI-Ar. Methods. The cross-cultural adaptation process was used to develop the FRI-Ar. This study included acute and subacute LBP patients. Each patient was asked to complete the questionnaires at three time points: baseline, 24-hour follow-up, and two-week follow-up. The questionnaires used were FRI-Ar, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Global Perceived Effect Scale (GPE), and Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS). Statistical analysis was carried out to measure the instrument’s reliability, validity, and responsiveness. Results. The FRI was cross-culturally adapted to the Arabic language, and the adapted version was validated. Two hundred patients completed the questionnaires at the baseline; however, 120 patients completed the questionnaires at 24-hour and two-week follow-up. Cronbach’s alpha, interclass correlation coefficient (ICC2,1), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC95%) for the FRI-Ar were observed as 0.85, 0.85, 1.17 (2.9%), and 3.24, respectively. The FRI-Ar showed a moderate positive correlation only with the RMDQ, ODI, and NPRS ( p < 0.05 ). Also, it showed the responsiveness with a small effect size ( ES = 0.29 ) and standardized response mean ( SRM = 0.44 ). Conclusion. The FRI-Ar was developed, and it showed good reliability and validity. However, it revealed the responsiveness with the small change. It can evaluate both pain and functional limitations in acute and subacute LBP patients. Before using it in the Arabic population with acute and subacute LBP, it is recommended to conduct further research to test internal and external responsiveness using an external criterion with a more extended follow-up period and suitable interventions.

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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Clinimetric Testing of Functional Rating Index (FRI) Outcome Measure into the Arabic Language

Alsaadi

Ahmed

Alotaibi

et al. 2022

Rehabilitation Research and Practice

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“…The Arabic version of PSE showed very good reliability (ICC = 0.79; Cronbach’s alpha (α) of 0.90) [ 19 ]. The Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS), a valid, reliable and responsive measure, was used to assess participants’ activity limitation and functional ability [ 20 , 21 ]. This scale involves patients identifying up to 3 activities they are unable to perform or are having difficulty with and rating the level of difficulty associated with each activity on a 0–10 scale.…”

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“…A mean score, with a range of 0–10, is calculated by adding the individual item scores and dividing by the number of activities, with higher scores indicating higher functioning. The Arabic version of the PSFS had very good reliability (ICC = 0.86) [ 21 ]. The Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) is used to measure symptoms and quality of life and was specifically designed for the musculoskeletal population and has been shown to have good psychometric properties [ 22 ].…”

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Does Telerehabilitation Help in Reducing Disability among People with Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Preliminary Study

Alsobayel

Alodaibi

Albarrati

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Introduction: During the coronavirus pandemic, an initiative was launched in Saudi Arabia to provide telerehabilitation for people with musculoskeletal conditions who were unable to access in-person physiotherapy due to the associated lockdown. The purpose of this study was to explore the therapeutic impact and acceptability of telerehabilitation among the Saudi population. Methods: Ninety-five participants were recruited through an online advertisement and received a physiotherapy consultation and interventions via an online video conference platform (Google Meet). Following screening for red flags, participants received tailored education and conditioning exercises 2–3 times a week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures were recorded at baseline and 6 weeks and comprised the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, Patient-Specific Functional Scale, Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire and a satisfaction survey. Results: The most frequent musculoskeletal conditions reported were lower back (37%), knee (14%) and neck (10%) pain and post-operative conditions (15%). Participants showed significant improvements in outcomes at the end of the program (p < 0.001) with effect sizes ranging from 0.6 to −1.9 and reported a high level of satisfaction with the telerehabilitation intervention. Conclusion: This study showed that telerehabilitation was an acceptable method of providing physiotherapy interventions for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in Saudi Arabia.

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“…Lower scores indicate greater disability. It has been shown to be valid in cross-cultural settings and can be used to measure change in outcomes in a wide range of conditions [22] , [23] , [24] . It is a different way to measure morbidity than the GOS-E Peds as it is a unique way of patient or parent assessment that is more geared to personalized outcomes and goals.…”

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A cohort of pediatric injury patients from a hospital-based trauma registry in Northern Tanzania

Keating

Sakita

Mmbaga

et al. 2022

African Journal of Emergency Medicine

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Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Arabic version of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders

Cited by 7 publications

References 42 publications

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Clinimetric Testing of Functional Rating Index (FRI) Outcome Measure into the Arabic Language

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Clinimetric Testing of Functional Rating Index (FRI) Outcome Measure into the Arabic Language

Does Telerehabilitation Help in Reducing Disability among People with Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Preliminary Study

A cohort of pediatric injury patients from a hospital-based trauma registry in Northern Tanzania

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