Italian translation and reliability of Fist-Sci Scale for chronic paraplegic patients: an observational study.

Background And Aim: Lack of trunk control following spinal cord injury implicates a worse quality of life and a higher dependence on caregivers; literature proposes several evaluation scales, but studies show poor methodological quality. This study aimed to translate and explore the significance of the Italian version of the FIST-SCI scale for chronic spinal cord injury patients.

Methods: A longitudinal cohort study was conducted at Fiorenzuola D'Arda Hospital.