Urdu translation and cross-cultural validation of Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) is a self-assessment tool for people with chronic ankle instability (CAI). This tool had been translated and validated in many languages but there is no Urdu version of CAIT available.

Objective

The aim was to translate the CAIT into the Urdu Language and determine its validity and reliability.

Methods

A standardized step-wise forward and backward translation process was followed. Content, construct, convergent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were determined. A pilot study was done on 10 patients with CAI. The final version was investigated in 120 patients (mean age 26.6 ± 4.8 yrs) with CAI for validity and test-retest reliability in which 105 participants filled the questionnaire in t

SUBMITTER: Khan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9097047 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature