Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023 · DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03956-6 · Published: June 24, 2023
This study focuses on translating and validating the Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score-Short Form (NBSS-SF) into Arabic for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The NBSS-SF is a questionnaire that evaluates the impact of neurogenic bladder (NB) symptoms on a person's quality of life. The researchers followed international standards to adapt the questionnaire for Arabic-speaking individuals. They tested the Arabic version on patients with NB due to SCI to ensure it accurately measures symptoms and is reliable. The results indicated that the Arabic version of the NBSS-SF is both valid and reliable for assessing NB symptoms in Arabic-speaking SCI patients. This means it can be used to effectively understand and manage bladder issues in this population.
The validated Arabic version of the NBSS-SF can be used in clinical practice to assess neurogenic bladder symptoms and their impact on quality of life in Arabic-speaking SCI patients.
The availability of a validated Arabic NBSS-SF allows for conducting research on neurogenic bladder in Arabic-speaking populations and comparing outcomes across different countries and cultures.
Using the NBSS-SF in the patient's native language improves understanding of their urinary and bladder symptoms, leading to better communication and management of their condition.