Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire
IntroductionThe Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) is a widely recommended patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate symptoms and functions in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients. We aimed to evaluate the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Thai version of the BCTQ (Thai BCT...
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| description | IntroductionThe Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) is a widely recommended patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate symptoms and functions in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients. We aimed to evaluate the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Thai version of the BCTQ (Thai BCTQ) and to investigate the psychometric properties including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, construct validity and responsiveness.MethodsThe Thai BCTQ was field tested with 15 healthy volunteers and 15 CTS patients to evaluate the item-objective congruence of each item. Following that, one hundred and twenty-four CTS patients were included for psychometric evaluation in this study. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Test-retest reliability was examined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). To evaluate construct validity, Spearman’s rank correlation of the symptom severity scale (Thai BCTQ -S), the functional status scale (Thai BCTQ -F) and the subscales of the Thai MHQ were analyzed. Responsiveness was determined using the standardized response mean (SRM).ResultsMinor modification of the Thai version was made to better explain the term “tingling”. The Thai BCTQ-S, Thai BCTQ-F and Thai BCTQ demonstrated adequate Cronbach’s alpha values (0.91-0.94) and good test-retest reliability (ICC=0.89-0.98). Regarding related dimensions, a strong correlation (r=0.67, P<0.008) was found between the Thai BCTQ-F and the Function subscale of Thai MHQ as well as between Thai BCTQ-F and the Activities of Daily Living subscale of the Thai MHQ (r=0.75, P<0.008). In unrelated dimensions, there was a relatively weak correlation between the Thai BCTQ-S and the Aesthetics subscale of the Thai MHQ (r=0.32, P=0.0116). The SRM of the Thai BCTQ was 1.46, indicating large responsiveness.DiscussionThe Thai BCTQ has adequate internal consistency in both the symptom and function scales as well as good construct validity and test-retest reliability indicating it is suitable for evaluating Thai CTS patients. This tool also has a high ability to detect clinically significant changes in symptoms and function over time after receiving conservative or surgical treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c690f6c3cbb642bb8cc2a36cd1f28c742023-07-18T10:08:56ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Neurology1664-22952023-07-011410.3389/fneur.2023.11322181132218Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnairePichitchai Atthakomol0Jirawat Nudchapong1Kamonwan Sangseekaew2Worapaka Manosroi3Siam Tongprasert4Tinakon Wongpakaran5Nahathai Wongpakaran6Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandEnglish for International Communication Program, International College, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandIntroductionThe Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) is a widely recommended patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate symptoms and functions in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients. We aimed to evaluate the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Thai version of the BCTQ (Thai BCTQ) and to investigate the psychometric properties including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, construct validity and responsiveness.MethodsThe Thai BCTQ was field tested with 15 healthy volunteers and 15 CTS patients to evaluate the item-objective congruence of each item. Following that, one hundred and twenty-four CTS patients were included for psychometric evaluation in this study. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Test-retest reliability was examined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). To evaluate construct validity, Spearman’s rank correlation of the symptom severity scale (Thai BCTQ -S), the functional status scale (Thai BCTQ -F) and the subscales of the Thai MHQ were analyzed. Responsiveness was determined using the standardized response mean (SRM).ResultsMinor modification of the Thai version was made to better explain the term “tingling”. The Thai BCTQ-S, Thai BCTQ-F and Thai BCTQ demonstrated adequate Cronbach’s alpha values (0.91-0.94) and good test-retest reliability (ICC=0.89-0.98). Regarding related dimensions, a strong correlation (r=0.67, P<0.008) was found between the Thai BCTQ-F and the Function subscale of Thai MHQ as well as between Thai BCTQ-F and the Activities of Daily Living subscale of the Thai MHQ (r=0.75, P<0.008). In unrelated dimensions, there was a relatively weak correlation between the Thai BCTQ-S and the Aesthetics subscale of the Thai MHQ (r=0.32, P=0.0116). The SRM of the Thai BCTQ was 1.46, indicating large responsiveness.DiscussionThe Thai BCTQ has adequate internal consistency in both the symptom and function scales as well as good construct validity and test-retest reliability indicating it is suitable for evaluating Thai CTS patients. This tool also has a high ability to detect clinically significant changes in symptoms and function over time after receiving conservative or surgical treatment.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1132218/fullThaiBoston carpal tunnel questionnaireresponsivenessfield testingvalidityreliability |
| spellingShingle | Pichitchai Atthakomol Jirawat Nudchapong Kamonwan Sangseekaew Worapaka Manosroi Siam Tongprasert Tinakon Wongpakaran Nahathai Wongpakaran Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire Frontiers in Neurology Thai Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire responsiveness field testing validity reliability |
| title | Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire |
| title_full | Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire |
| title_fullStr | Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire |
| title_full_unstemmed | Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire |
| title_short | Field testing and psychometric properties of Thai version of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire |
| title_sort | field testing and psychometric properties of thai version of the boston carpal tunnel questionnaire |
| topic | Thai Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire responsiveness field testing validity reliability |
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