Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly: Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Italian Version

Objective. The aim of the study was to translate and culturally adapt the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly into Italian (PASE-I) and to evaluate its psychometric properties in the Italian older adults healthy population. Methods. For translation and cultural adaptation, the “Translation and C...

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Published in:Current gerontology and geriatrics research 2018, Vol.2018 (2018), p.1-7
Main Authors: Galeoto, Giovanni, Mollica, Roberta, Pierelli, Francesco, Maggi, Giuseppe, Berardi, Anna, Gagliardi, Marco, Covotta, Antonio, Sansoni, Julita
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Language:English
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Adaptation
Adaptive technology
Age
Aged
Cancer
Chronic illnesses
Demographic aspects
Exercise
Exercise for the aged
Handicapped assistance devices
Older people
Physiological aspects
Population
Quantitative psychology
Rehabilitation
Spinal cord
Validity
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Summary:Objective. The aim of the study was to translate and culturally adapt the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly into Italian (PASE-I) and to evaluate its psychometric properties in the Italian older adults healthy population. Methods. For translation and cultural adaptation, the “Translation and Cultural Adaptation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures” guidelines have been followed. Participants included healthy individuals between 55 and 75 years old. The reliability and validity were assessed following the “Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Status Measurement Instruments” checklist. To evaluate internal consistency and test-retest reliability, Cronbach’s α and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) were, respectively, calculated. The Berg Balance Score (BBS) and the PASE-I were administered together, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient was calculated for validity. Results. All the PASE-I items were identical or similar to the original version. The scale was administered twice within a week to 94 Italian healthy older people. The mean PASE-I score in this study was 159±77.88. Cronbach’s α was 0.815 (p < 0.01) and ICC was 0.977 (p < 0.01). The correlation with the BBS was 0.817 (p < 0.01). Conclusions. The PASE-I showed positive results for reliability and validity. This scale will be of great use to clinicians and researchers in evaluating and managing physical activities in the Italian older adults population.
ISSN:1687-7063
1687-7071
DOI:10.1155/2018/8294568