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Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Hindi version of the capabilities of upper extremity (CUE-H)

Spinal Cord Series and Cases volume 9, Article number: 50 (2023) Cite this article

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Abstract

Study design

Clinimetric Study.

Objectives

To translate and cross-cultural adapt the Capabilities of Upper Extremity (CUE) questionnaire into Hindi Language and assess the psychometric properties of the CUE-Hindi (CUE-H).

Setting

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, INDIA.

Methods

The CUE-H translation and cross-cultural adaptation followed standardized guidelines. The pre-final version was tested for clarity and comprehensibility. Content Validity Estimation was done using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Cronbach’s alpha was used for assessing the internal consistency and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) for assessing the test-retest reliability.

Results

All steps of the translation process were followed and documented. The CUE-H was found to be comprehensive to patients and easy to administer. Content Validity estimation resulted in the retention of all the questionnaire items. The ICC was 0.99 and Cronbach’s alpha for the scale was 0.94.

Conclusions

The CUE-H demonstrated acceptable measurement properties, showing that it can be used for assessing upper limb functional limitations in Hindi-speaking people with SCI. It can be used as an assessment tool for clinical management or research.

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We would like to extend our heartfelt thankfulness to all the professionals and the persons with SCI who gave their valuable inputs in the different steps involved in the development of the CUE-H.

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  1. Assistant Professor, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

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  2. Occupational Therapist, The Stepping Stones Group, California, USA

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Dr. Ruby Aikat—Conceptualization of the research, Ethical concerns, data analysis, manuscript writing. Soumya Prasad—Data collection, manuscript writing.

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Aikat, R., Prasad, S. Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Hindi version of the capabilities of upper extremity (CUE-H). Spinal Cord Ser Cases 9, 50 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-023-00606-1

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