Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the modified Fresno test for physical therapists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The modified Fresno test was developed to assess knowledge and skills related to evidence-based practice among physical therapists and students, however no Chinese version is available. Therefore, the aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt the English version of the modified Fresno test into Chinese and to evaluate its validity and reliability.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional validation study. During Phase 1 cross-cultural adaptation, forward translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert review, and prefinal test were carried out. Content validity was analyzed. During Phase 2 validation, two groups representing different levels of evidence-based practice competence completed the tests twice, two weeks apart. Known-group validity, internal consistenc

SUBMITTER: Chen LY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11694388 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature