There are no validated patient-reported outcome measures to assess lower extremity function in Finnish language. The present study aimed to 1)translate and culturally validate the Finnish versions of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale, and 2) study the psychometric properties of these two questionnaires
This study assesses the reliability and validity of the Finnish versions of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale. The English versions were translated and trans-culturally adapted into Finnish language according to well accepted international translation guidelines. The psychometric properties are assessed by internal validity, intraclass correlation coefficient and test-retest reliability.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Plastic or orthopedic surgery of the ankle
The validity of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Assessment of the validity
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
The reliability of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Assessment of the test-retest reliability
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle questionnaire
The questionnaire assesses function of the ankle
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
Lower Extremity Functional Scale questionnaire
The questionnaire assesses function of the ankle
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
Kasari FIT (Function Intensity Time) index
The questionnaire assesses the physical function level
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
The 15-Dimensions health-related quality of life instrument
The questionnaire assesses
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
Visual Analogue Scales
The Visual Analogue Scales assessed pain
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
Visual Analogue Scales
The Visual Analogue Scales assessed functional capabilities
Time frame: 2 months to 10 years
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