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Background <p>The Subglottic Stenosis-6 (SGS-6) is a concise, disease-specific questionnaire designed to assess the severity and progression of subglottic stenosis (SGS), thereby aiding decision-making about the need for intervention. Although it has been validated in English, it has not yet been translated into Arabic.</p> Objectives <p>To translate the SGS-6 into Arabic and validate its psychometric properties in an Arabic-speaking population with SGS.</p> Methods <p>Following forward and backward translation and a comprehension assessment, the Arabic SGS-6 was administered to 28 SGS patients. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability (<i>n</i> = 20), and external validity by correlation with the EuroQoL five-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D) were analyzed.</p> Results <p>Participants (mean age 44.6&#xa0;years, 75% female) found the Arabic SGS-6 clear (93%) and easy to complete (96%). Internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.786 test; 0.812 retest), and test-retest reliability was excellent (ICC = 0.872 single measures; 0.932 average measures). SGS-6 scores correlated significantly with EQ-5D dimensions, notably mobility, usual activities, and pain/discomfort items, confirming external validity. Multiple interventions, the use of inhaled corticosteroids, and dietary modifications were associated with higher SGS-6 scores. The number of previous interventions was the sole independent predictor of SGS-6, suggesting the tool’s sensitivity to disease complexity.</p> Conclusion <p>The Arabic SGS-6 is a reliable, valid, and user-friendly tool for assessing disease severity and QOL in Arabic-speaking SGS patients. Its implementation may improve patient-centered care and guide clinical decision-making, particularly in identifying patients who may require a timely intervention.</p>

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Arabic translation and validation of the Subglottic Stenosis Questionnaire-6 items (SGS-6)

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    2025年11月24日

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  • Sarah AlMansour,
  • Manal Bukhari,
  • Mohammed AlMohizea,
  • Faisal Zagzoog,
  • Mohammed Baali,
  • Sara AlQahtani,
  • Mohamed Farahat,
  • Tamer Mesallam,
  • Khalid Malki,
  • Shayma AlGhanoum,
  • Abdullah AlDughaither

摘要

Background

The Subglottic Stenosis-6 (SGS-6) is a concise, disease-specific questionnaire designed to assess the severity and progression of subglottic stenosis (SGS), thereby aiding decision-making about the need for intervention. Although it has been validated in English, it has not yet been translated into Arabic.

Objectives

To translate the SGS-6 into Arabic and validate its psychometric properties in an Arabic-speaking population with SGS.

Methods

Following forward and backward translation and a comprehension assessment, the Arabic SGS-6 was administered to 28 SGS patients. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability (n = 20), and external validity by correlation with the EuroQoL five-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D) were analyzed.

Results

Participants (mean age 44.6 years, 75% female) found the Arabic SGS-6 clear (93%) and easy to complete (96%). Internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.786 test; 0.812 retest), and test-retest reliability was excellent (ICC = 0.872 single measures; 0.932 average measures). SGS-6 scores correlated significantly with EQ-5D dimensions, notably mobility, usual activities, and pain/discomfort items, confirming external validity. Multiple interventions, the use of inhaled corticosteroids, and dietary modifications were associated with higher SGS-6 scores. The number of previous interventions was the sole independent predictor of SGS-6, suggesting the tool’s sensitivity to disease complexity.

Conclusion

The Arabic SGS-6 is a reliable, valid, and user-friendly tool for assessing disease severity and QOL in Arabic-speaking SGS patients. Its implementation may improve patient-centered care and guide clinical decision-making, particularly in identifying patients who may require a timely intervention.