In this study ,Investigators will observe the Reliability and Validity of Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2 Short Form translated in Urdu language in Pakistani population to check quality of life in patients suffering from Osteoarthritis.
The main aim of this study is to translate and culturally adapt AIMS2 SF into Urdu language and to investigate the reliability and validity of AIMS2 SF in Osteoarthritis patients among Urdu speaking Pakistani population. The study will be completed in 5 steps such as translation ,synthesis ,back translation ,expert committee review and pre testing. The study will be a cross sectional survey .The result of the study helps to know the validity and reliability of AIMS2 SF in Urdu Version to check the quality of life .The reliability of the scale will be checked through internal consistency and test retest method .Internal consistency will be analyzed through Cronbach's alpha value to estimate whether each item of a scale is appropriate for assessing the underlying concept of its scale with 165 patients will be used.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
165
Ripah International University
Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2-Short Form
Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2-Short Form was designed to study Arthritis outcomes .It is a self administrated ,multidimensional health status assessment tool. Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2-Short Form has been extensively validated and shown to be reliable in cross sectional studies and clinical trails
Time frame: 1st day
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index is used in evaluation of hip and knee Osteoarthritis. This is consisting of 24 items which are further divided into 3 subscales. 1-pain (5 items) 2- Stiffness (2 items) 3- Physical Function (17)items
Time frame: 1st day
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