Portuguese translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the temporomandibular joint scale: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) scale assesses the severity of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), yet a European Portuguese translation is lacking.

Objectives

To translate, cross-culturally adapt and to examine the psychometric properties (construct validity and reliability) of the TMJ scale.

Methods

Translation and cultural adaptation were carried out according to international recommendations, including initial translation, evaluation of this translation and cultural adaptation by a panel of experts, and back translation. The final Portuguese version was used to examine the reliability and validity, and participants with TMD were recruited from a Portuguese outpatient clinic. Reliability measures included internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha

SUBMITTER: Cervaens M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527962 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature