Validation of an Arabic translation of the Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) tool for assistive mobility device users

Abstract Background Functional mobility assessment (FMA) tool is a self-report questionnaire developed to measure users’ satisfaction with assistive devices while performing activities of daily living. Purpose To validate an Arabic translation the FMA for Arabic-speaking users. Methods A committee 2 bilingual qualified occupational therapists translated English version into which was verified by back translation. The final versions were administered participants randomly assigned answer either or first, followed answering in other language. scores obtained tested agreement using kappa statistic. Results Participants’ ( n =52), 28 males and 24 females, average participant age 39.4 years old had used device 6.4 years. We found significant moderate between from two p <0.000). measurement 0.59 (95% confidence interval, 0.48–0.70). Conclusion now available Arabic, it appropriate use research clinical practice quantify functional among Further studies should test its psychometric properties.