Validity and reliability of Persian version of the Arm Function in Multiple Sclerosis questionnaire

Sara Afshar; Nazila Akbarfahimi; Mehdi Rassafiani; Mohsen Vahedi; Mojtaba Azimian; Shaghayegh Pashang; Masoud Etemadifar

doi:10.1177/03080226211008710

Validity and reliability of Persian version of the Arm Function in Multiple Sclerosis questionnaire

Sara Afshar
, Nazila Akbarfahimi
, Mehdi Rassafiani
, Mohsen Vahedi
, Mojtaba Azimian
, Shaghayegh Pashang
, Masoud Etemadifar

Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences

University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Neuron Neurology Center
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Kuwait University

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Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Arm Function in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire which is a self-report questionnaire for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Method: This methodological study was performed in the following stages: translation, validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability of Persian-AMSQ. The Nine-Hole Peg Test (9HPT), Coin Rotation Task (CRT), and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) for construct validity were used. Psychometric testing was done to ascertain the validity and reliability of the questionnaire.

Results: In this study, 155 people with MS participated. There were no major linguistic or cultural difficulties in the translation of AMSQ. Face and content validity confirmed by experts and people with MS. The internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s α = 0.99). Test–retest reliability, as measured with intra-class coefficient, was 0.98. Correlations with 9HPT (r = 0.54), CRT (r = 0.16), and FIM (r = −0.54) were significant (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The Persian-AMSQ appears to be a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring upper extremity dysfunction in MS.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	130-136
Number of pages	7
Journal	British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume	85
Issue number	2
Early online date	04 May 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226211008710
Publication status	Published - Feb 2022

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