Translation and validation study of the Persian version of the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (AIMS2) in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

Background: The Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (AIMS2) has not been translated and validated for Persian-speaking patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. This was to provide a validated instrument to measure functional disability and health-related quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee in Iran. The aim of this study was to culturally adapt and validate the AIMS2 for Persian-speaking patients with osteoarthritis of the knee in Iran. Methods: A consecutive sample of patients with knee osteoarthritis were asked to complete the AIMS2, the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and four visual analog scales for pain, joint stiffness, patient's and physician's global assessment. Internal consistency and convergent validity were applied to examine psychometric properties of the AIMS2. In addition, 30 randomly selected patients were asked to complete the questionnaire two days later for the second time for test-retest reliability. Finally factor structure of the Persian AIMS2 was performed using the principal component factor analysis. Results: In all 230 patients were entered into the study. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 56.9 (8.7) years and the mean (SD) duration of disease was 7.2 (3.5) years. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for the Persian AIMS2 scales ranged from 0.74 to 0.92 and 0.85 to 0.96, respectively. The correlation between most of the Persian AIMS2 scales and the physical and mental summary scores of the SF-36 and the visual analogue scales for pain, joint stiffness, patient's and physician's global assessment were statistically significant indicating a good convergent validity (p < 0.05). The results obtained from factor analysis indicated three latent factors that jointly accounted for 67.5% of the total variance. Conclusion: The results showed that the Persian AIMS2 had reasonably good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. It is simple and easy to use and now can be applied in the future studies in Iran. However, its sensitivity to change needs still to be studied.We wish to express our gratitude to physicians who co-operated in the selection of the patients and patients who gave their time to complete the questionnaires. This research was supported by Sport Medicine Research Center (SMRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences; grant No 85-01-53-3579

PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES IN TURKEY: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES WITH EUROPE

WCO-IOF-ESCEO World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases -- MAR 23-26, 2017 -- Florence, ITALYWOS: 000406278600141WCO, Int Osteoporosis Fdn, European Soc Clin & Econ Aspects Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis, Sinklar Conf Management B V, Mylan, Radius, Hologic, Medi, Bruno, IBSA, AMGEN, ABIOGEN Pharma, Lilly, Wisepress com, Pierre Fabre, TRB Chemedica SA, UCB, OsteoSys, Quibim, Peptan, European Milk Forum, Global Dairy Platform, Cerin Org, GE, EchoLight, Kyowa Kirin & Ultragenyx Pharmaceut, EFFR, Galgo Med, Bindex, Medimaps, Yuria Pharm, Aptissen, Alexion, AgNovos Healthcare GmbH, Biomed Technologie

Stroke and quality of life [Inme ve hayat kalitesi]

Stroke is a major health problem affecting all aspects of an individual's life. Its long-term consequences resulting in neurological impairment and functional disability have a substantial impact on quality of life (QoL). Recently, in order to improve QoL in stroke patients, a multidimensional approach of perceived health status including physical, functional, psychological and social health has become popular. For this reason, the most commonly used measurements of stroke outcome and QoL assessment methods, multiple factors such as age, gender depression and social support that are associated with QoL are reviewed according to the results of recent studies. Finally, as the main objective of rehabilitation is to improve QoL, comprehensive intervensions rehabilitation with new developments are discussed

Translation and validation of the Turkish version of the arthritis impact measurement scales 2 in patients with knee osteoarthritis

PubMed ID: 15996073Objective. To translate and evaluate the validity, reliability, and acceptability of Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (AIMS2) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods. Turkish AIMS2 was developed using the "translation-backward translation" method and administered to 141 patients with symptomatic knee OA. Reliability was assessed by test-retest and internal consistency analyses. Construct validity was assessed by correlating the AIMS2 scales with Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, patient's and physician's global assessment, range of motion (ROM), and Kellgren-Lawrence grading system. Results. Test-retest reliability coefficients ranged from 0.75-0.98, and Cronbach's alpha coefficients from 0.72-0.90. Significant moderate to high correlations were obtained between AIMS2 scales (except social activities and support from family and friends scales) and most of the other clinical measurements. Conclusion. Turkish AIMS2 is a valid, reliable, and acceptable instrument in patients with symptomatic knee OA

Reliability, validity and sensitivity to change of Turkish versions of the neck disability index and the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire

Annual European Congress of Rheumatology -- JUN 08-11, 2005 -- Vienna, AUSTRIAWOS: 00022990910239