Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)
Objective: The objective of this study is to translate the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) into the Malay language and to validate the resulting version. Methods: A two-stage observational study was conducted. The LEFS was initially cross-culturally adapted to Malay language through double f...
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| author | Muhammad Ariff Mohd Yunus Ramli Musa Mohd Yusof Nazri |
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| description | Objective: The objective of this study is to translate the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) into the Malay language and to validate the resulting version.
Methods: A two-stage observational study was conducted. The LEFS was initially cross-culturally adapted to Malay language through double forward and backward translation. The finalized version of Malay LEFS (M-LEFS) was subsequently validated for both construct validity and criterion validity. Participants (n = 208) with normal lower limb condition and various lower limb conditions completed the M-LEFS.
Results: Reliability of M-LEFS revealed excellent Cronbach's alpha value of 0.98. Construct validity, evaluated using exploratory factor analysis, exhibited good factor loadings (>0.6) of all 20 items. Interestingly, we extracted 2 components which was not reported elsewhere. With a cut-off point of 60, the sensitivity of the scale was 99% and the specificity was 81%.
Conclusions: The M-LEFS had very good psychometric properties among the studied population. Further studies are needed to enhance these preliminary outcomes in Malaysia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ff0a95e0a0154ca2849c5bd036e9f8f02022-12-22T01:31:14ZengElsevierAsia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology2214-68732017-10-0110C81110.1016/j.asmart.2017.09.002Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)Muhammad Ariff Mohd Yunus0Ramli Musa1Mohd Yusof Nazri2Department of Orthopedic & Rehabilitation, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Hospital, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, MalaysiaDepartment of Psychiatry, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Hospital, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, MalaysiaDepartment of Orthopedic & Rehabilitation, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Hospital, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, MalaysiaObjective: The objective of this study is to translate the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) into the Malay language and to validate the resulting version. Methods: A two-stage observational study was conducted. The LEFS was initially cross-culturally adapted to Malay language through double forward and backward translation. The finalized version of Malay LEFS (M-LEFS) was subsequently validated for both construct validity and criterion validity. Participants (n = 208) with normal lower limb condition and various lower limb conditions completed the M-LEFS. Results: Reliability of M-LEFS revealed excellent Cronbach's alpha value of 0.98. Construct validity, evaluated using exploratory factor analysis, exhibited good factor loadings (>0.6) of all 20 items. Interestingly, we extracted 2 components which was not reported elsewhere. With a cut-off point of 60, the sensitivity of the scale was 99% and the specificity was 81%. Conclusions: The M-LEFS had very good psychometric properties among the studied population. Further studies are needed to enhance these preliminary outcomes in Malaysia.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214687317303230Cross-cultural adaptationLower extremity functionMalay versionReliabilityValidity |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Ariff Mohd Yunus Ramli Musa Mohd Yusof Nazri Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology Cross-cultural adaptation Lower extremity function Malay version Reliability Validity |
| title | Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) |
| title_full | Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) |
| title_fullStr | Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) |
| title_short | Construct and criterion validity of the Malaysia version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) |
| title_sort | construct and criterion validity of the malaysia version of lower extremity functional scale lefs |
| topic | Cross-cultural adaptation Lower extremity function Malay version Reliability Validity |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214687317303230 |
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