Urdu Version of Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 Short Form:Reliability and Validity Study

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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In this study ,Investigators will observe the Reliability and Validity of Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2 Short Form translated in Urdu language in Pakistani population to check quality of life in patients suffering from Osteoarthritis.

Detailed Description
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The main aim of this study is to translate and culturally adapt AIMS2 SF into Urdu language and to investigate the reliability and validity of AIMS2 SF in Osteoarthritis patients among Urdu speaking Pakistani population. The study will be completed in 5 steps such as translation ,synthesis ,back translation ,expert committee review and pre testing. The study will be a cross sectional survey .The result of the study helps to know the validity and reliability of AIMS2 SF in Urdu Version to check the quality of life .The reliability of the scale will be checked through internal consistency and test retest method .Internal consistency will be analyzed through Cronbach's alpha value to estimate whether each item of a scale is appropriate for assessing the underlying concept of its scale with 165 patients will be used.

Official Title
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Urdu Version of Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 Short Form:Reliability and Validity Study Among Patients With Osteoarthritis

Conditions
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Quality of Life

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male and Female Patient age 18 years or older. Diagnosed with OA of the knee , hip and hand . Patients diagnosed according to ACR criteria. 4 - X-RAY scored according to Kellgren and Lawrence Classification. Exclusion Criteria: 1 - Radiograph not older than 6 months . 2- Age less than 18 are excluded from this study.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2-Short Form | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2-Short Form was designed to study Arthritis outcomes .It is a self administrated ,multidimensional health status assessment tool. Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2-Short Form has been extensively validated and shown to be reliable in cross sectional studies and clinical trails | 1st day | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index | Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index is used in evaluation of hip and knee Osteoarthritis. This is consisting of 24 items which are further divided into 3 subscales. 1-pain (5 items) 2- Stiffness (2 items) 3- Physical Function (17)items | 1st day | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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OA, AIMS2 SF, Urdu, ACR