"Psychometric properties of the Norwegian foot function index revised short form".

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foot disorders affect up to one quarter of the adult population. Plantar fasciopathy is a common cause of foot pain associated with decreased activity level and quality of life. Patient-reported outcome measures are important in assessing the burden of a condition as well as in research on the effects of interventions. The Foot Function Index revised short form (FFI-RS) is a region specific questionnaire frequently used in research. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the FFI-RS into Norwegian and to test its psychometric properties.

Methods

The FFI-RS was translated into Norwegian (FFI-RSN) following international guidelines. 139 patients with foot disorders (88% with plantar fasciopathy) were included at baseline to measure internal consistency, explorati

SUBMITTER: Mork M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9062632 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature