The Italian version of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS): transcultural translation and validation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) is commonly used by health professionals in Italy in several different translations. This study aimed to provide a validated version in Italian. The main focus is on the evaluator, to guarantee a uniform application and interpretation of the statements and scoring for each item in the Italian context.

Methods

A standardized protocol was used for the translation and cross-cultural adaptation. A pilot study conducted using the first draft of the scale led to a revised version, PASS-IT. A principal component analysis (PCA) was performed. The correlation with the Trunk Control Test (TCT) was examined for concurrent validity. In addition, the relationship with the Barthel Index (BI) and the Functional Ambulatio

SUBMITTER: Lora E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615927 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature