A validated Arabic version of the clinical learning evaluation questionnaire for medical students and interns.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Clinical Learning Evaluation Questionnaire (CLEQ) is a comprehensive and reliable tool designed to systematically assess the quality and effectiveness of clinical learning environments, which are essential for undergraduate medical education. This study aims to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the CLEQ into Arabic (A-CLEQ) to enhance undergraduate clinical education in Arabic-speaking settings.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using an anonymous, online, self-administered questionnaire was conducted between July and September 2025 in four randomly selected Arab countries (Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, and Iraq). The CLEQ was translated into Arabic through a combination of forward and backward translation. The internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach'

SUBMITTER: Samir AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12922405 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature