Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Ottawa Sitting Scale in Hemodialysis Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Ottawa Sitting Scale in Hemodialysis Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Background:

Prolonged sitting behavior, characterized by minimal energy expenditure, poses significant health risks, especially for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis. This sedentary behavior can lead to various health complications and a reduced quality of life (QOL).

Objectives:

This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of the Ottawa Sitting Scale (OSS) in assessing sitting behavior among CKD patients.

Methods:

A total of 130 CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis participated in this cross-sectional study conducted in XXX province between January 2023 and September 2023. The OSS, along with the Physical Activity Scale (FAS), Sitting Behavior Assessment (SBA), and Quality of Life Scale (QOL), was administered. Data analysis involved assessing the internal consistency, factor structure, and concurrent validity of the OSS.

Prolonged sitting behavior, characterized by minimal energy expenditure, poses significant health risks, especially for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis. This sedentary behavior can lead to various health complications and a reduced quality of life.This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of the Ottawa Sitting Scale (OSS) in assessing sitting behavior among CKD patients. A total of 130 CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis participated in this cross-sectional study conducted in XXX province between January 2023 and September 2023. The OSS, along with the Physical Activity Scale (FAS), Sitting Behavior Assessment (SBA), and Quality of Life Scale (QOL), was administered. Data analysis involved assessing the internal consistency, factor structure, and concurrent validity of the OSS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• a diagnosis of CKD undergoing hemodialysis treatment for at least 6 months no abnormalities in cooperation or communication, and willingness to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to comprehend instructions
• Presence of any other disease that may affect sitting
• Experiencing acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries, pain, inflammation or deformities, and refusal to participate in the study.