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ArticleBMC geriatrics2025

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Sinhala version of SarQoL

Nirmala Rathnayake, Thilina Abeygunasekara, Gayani Liyanage, Sewwandi Subasinghe, Warsha De Zoysa, Dhammika Palangasinghe, Sarath Lekamwasam

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Nirmala RathnayakeDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka. nirmala.priyanthi@gmail.com.
Thilina AbeygunasekaraDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Gayani LiyanageDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Sewwandi SubasingheDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Warsha De ZoysaDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Dhammika PalangasingheDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Sarath LekamwasamDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

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Abstract

introductionSarcopenia, characterized by the loss of muscle strength, mass, and function, significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) in older adults. The Sarcopenia Quality of Life (SarQoL

methodsThe standard protocol for cross-cultural adaptation was followed, including forward translation, synthesis, backward translation, expert committee review, and pre-testing. The finalized Sinhala version of SarQoL

resultsThe mean age of participants was 72.1 ± 4.8 years, with 139 (47.1%) identified as having probable sarcopenia. The questionnaire demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.82) and excellent test-retest reliability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient; ICC = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.81-0.96). Significant correlations between SarQoL

conclusionsThe Sinhala version of SarQoL

trial registrationNot applicable.

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Cross-Cultural ComparisonQuality of LifeSarcopeniaAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHand StrengthHumansPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSri LankaSurveys and QuestionnairesQuality of lifeQuestionnaireSarcopeniaSinhala versionValidation

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