Cross cultural adaptation, reliability and construct validity of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire in standard Arabic language.

Conclusions: Arabic Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire was produced. The tool demonstrated excellent internal consistency, test-retest reliability and construct validity. The questionnaire is suitable for use with carpal tunnel syndrome patients in the Middle East and North Africa region. Implications for rehabilitation Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral neuropathy worldwide with many affected in Arabic speaking countries. Specific outcome measures like Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire are important in evaluating the impact of different interventions on patients' wellbeing. The Arabic Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to use with Arabic speaking people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. PMID: 31223034 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research