Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the self-efficacy for home exercise programs scale to Brazilian Portuguese.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Self-efficacy and adherence to home exercises are fundamental to an effective treatment. Translating, culturally adapting, and evaluating the psychometric properties of a self-efficacy for home exercises scale will enable its use in clinical practice.

Objectives

To translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Self-Efficacy for Home Exercise Programs Scale (SEHEPS) in individuals with shoulder pain.

Methods

SEHEPS was translated from English to Brazilian Portuguese. Individuals aged 18 to 60 years with shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months were included. The test-retest reliability of the SEHEPS was verified through repeated applications by the same assessor. Construct validity was analyzed by correlation with the Chronic

SUBMITTER: Gava V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12925538 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature