Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Persian translation of the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI) is the most commonly used patient-reported outcome measure to record the quality of life in patients with shoulder instability. The current study aimed to translate the WOSI into the Persian language and evaluate its psychometric properties.

Methods

The translation procedure of the WOSI was performed according to a standard guideline. A total of 52 patients were included in the study and responded to the Persian WOSI, Oxford shoulder score (OSS), Oxford shoulder instability score (OSIS), and disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand (DASH). A sub-group of 41 patients responded for the second time to the Persian WOSI after an interval of 1-2 weeks. The internal consistency, test-retest reliability using intraclass cor

SUBMITTER: Kheradmand E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9990569 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature