HINDI TRANSLATION, VALIDATION AND TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY OF THE MANCHESTER COPD FATIGUE SCALE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Description

The study concludes that the Hindi version of the Manchester COPD Fatigue Scale (MCFS) is a valid, reliable, and reproducible tool for assessing fatigue in patients with COPD. It demonstrates good internal consistency and strong test–retest reliability, making it suitable for consistent use over time. The scale can be effectively used in both clinical practice and research settings among Hindi-speaking populations to evaluate fatigue and support better patient management.

Steps to reproduce

1.Permission of the original developers of the scale was obtained. 2.After receiving the permission, translation process followed the Beaton guidelines.[5] 3.The study was conducted in 3 phases : Phase I - Translation process Phase II - Validation Phase III - Reliability testing

Institutions

• Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana

  Haryana, Ambāla

Categories

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