Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Hospital for Special Surgery Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale (Ar-HSS-Pedi-FABS) Among Saudi Children and Adolescents: A Validation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children and adolescents' participation in organized sports is widespread, resulting in significant sports-related injuries. The Hospital for Special Surgery Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale (HSS Pedi-FABS) assesses activity levels in children and adolescents involved in sports. Current Arabic-language pediatric orthopaedic rating scales often overlook active children or are lengthy and culturally biased, limiting their effectiveness.

Purpose

To translate, culturally adapt, and validate the HSS Pedi-FABS for Arabic-speaking populations.

Study design

Cohort study (Diagnosis); Level of evidence 3.

Methods

This study was conducted from March to June 2024 at King Saud University Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and included participants age

SUBMITTER: Addar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461062 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature