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Lucie Brosseau1, Karine Toupin-April2,3,4, Gail Paterson5
1École des sciences de la réadaptation.
Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada
|February 13, 2019
Summary
A French-Canadian version of the "OA Go Away" tool, now "Au revoir arthrose," was created and validated. This tool helps osteoarthritis patients manage symptoms and stay physically active, showing acceptable reliability.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Health Sciences
- Rehabilitation Sciences
Context:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip or knee significantly impacts daily life and physical activity.
- Self-management and physical activity are crucial for individuals with osteoarthritis.
- Existing tools require cultural adaptation for diverse populations.
Purpose:
- To translate and culturally adapt the
- OA Go Away
- tool into French-Canadian.
- To assess the content validity and test-retest reliability of the translated tool.
- To provide a reliable instrument for evaluating osteoarthritis symptoms and promoting physical activity in French-Canadian patients.
Summary:
- A rigorous five-step cross-cultural validation process was employed, involving professional translators, rehabilitation experts, and patient feedback.
- The resulting
- Au revoir arthrose
- tool demonstrated clear wording and acceptable test-retest reliability for its core components.
- Content validity was established through expert review and user assessment.
Impact:
- The validated
- Au revoir arthrose
- tool offers a culturally relevant resource for French-Canadian individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
- It empowers patients to improve self-care and engage in physical activity.
- Healthcare professionals can utilize this tool to better support and motivate their osteoarthritis patients.