Translation and Validation of a Simplified Chinese Version of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Quality of Life Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Quality of Life (ACL-QOL) questionnaire is a widely used and effective scale for quality of life in patients with chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Purpose

To translate and adapt the ACL-QOL questionnaire for Chinese patients and evaluate its reliability, validity, and responsiveness in this population.

Study design

Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2.

Methods

Translation and adaptation were conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the A merican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Outcome Committee. Included were 121 patients who were diagnosed with a chronic ACL injury and underwent ACL reconstruction between January 2020 and June 2021. Preoperatively, patients completed the simplified Chine

SUBMITTER: Kou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10280515 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature