Reliability and Validity Study of Urdu Version of Oxford Knee Score in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Analysis of Psychometric Properties and Cultural Adaptation of Urdu Version of Oxford Knee Score in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

• To translate the Oxford knee score into Urdu language
• To evaluate the reliability and validity of Urdu Version of Oxford knee score for accessing pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
• To evaluate the correlation of Oxford knee score with Western Ontario McMaster universities osteoarthritis index and International Knee Documentation Committee

The original English version of Oxford Knee Score will be translated and culturally adapted as per previous recommendation. In patients with knee osteoarthritis, Urdu Version of Oxford Knee Score will be distributed among 100 participants choose a convenience sampling technique based on pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. To test reliability of inter/intra observer of ultimate final Urdu Version of Oxford Knee Score will be filled from patients on the equivalent day, by 2 different bystanders, and for inter observer valuation, with an interval of 30 minutes between the first and second application. Third assessment will be carried out after 7 days of the Observer -1, for intra-observer assessment. Data will be entered and analyzed Cronbach alpha value. Test-retest reliability will be assessed using an intra-class correlation coefficient. Urdu Version of Oxford Knee Score will be evaluated for content validity, construct validity, criterion validity and responsiveness.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed knee Osteoarthritis patients were included
• Both male and female patients were included
• Both unilateral and bilateral knee Osteoarthritis patients were included
• Patients were included who fulfilled the American college of rheumatology criteria
• Patients were included between the age of 35-80 Y old patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with any heart problem were excluded
• Patients with peripheral vascular injury were excluded