Cross-cultural evaluation of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire: a systematic review.

This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis and in-depth analysis of the quality of the different cross-cultural versions of the MHQ. This study was conducted using Pubmed, Web of Science, CINAHL and SCOPUS databases to identify cross-cultural validation studies of the MHQ. Methodological quality, quality of evidence and criteria for good measurement properties of these studies were applied for each psychometric property.

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, validity and responsiveness of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ-Sp) in Spain.

Background: The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) is a self-report tool widely recognized for measuring the health status of patients with hand and wrist problems from a multidimensional perspective. The aim of this study is to translate and culturally adapt the MHQ and validate its psychometric properties of validity, reliability, and responsiveness for different hand problems in Spain.

Methods: The MHQ was translated and culturally adapted following the recommendations of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Analysis of Structural Characteristics and Psychometric Properties of the SarQoL Questionnaire in Different Languages: A Systematic Review.

Background: Sarcopenia is the gradual and global loss of muscle and its functions. Primary sarcopenia is associated with the typical changes of advanced aging and affects approximately 5-10% of the population. The Sarcopenia and Quality of Life (SarQoL) questionnaire is composed of 55 items, 22 questions, and is organized into seven domains of quality of life.