Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Romanian Version of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy, often impairing daily function and quality of life. This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and assess the validity of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) in a Romanian cohort. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Romanian version of the BCTQ. A total of 190 participants were recruited, representing 380 wrists, including 130 patients with suspected or confirmed CTS and 60 healthy controls. The adaptation process followed international standards, with forward and backward translation, expert committee review, and pilot testing. Participants completed the Romanian BCTQ and performed standardized nerve co

SUBMITTER: Draghici NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12691194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature