RT Journal Article
T1 Translation, Linguistic Validation, and Readability of the Spanish Version of the VISA-H Scale in Elite Athletes
A1 Medina-Porqueres, Iván
A1 Rosado-Velazquez, Daniel
A1 Moya-Torrecilla, Francisco
A1 Orava, Sakari
A1 Cacchio, Angelo
K1 Tendones
AB Object: Data regarding the diagnosis of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT) is limited. There is a need for a standardized, valid, and reliable instrument for evaluating PHT among Spanish population. The purpose of this study was to linguistically validate and cross-culturally adapt the Spanish version of the VISA-H for Spanish population and to assess its readability, initial feasibility, appropriateness and acceptability.Methods: Cross-cultural adaptation was done according to established guidelines. Process included 5 steps: independent translations, synthesis of the translations, back-translations, expert committee, and pre-test. The linguistic validation of the questionnaire followed a standard methodology that included comprehension test interviews to assess the relevance, understanding and acceptability of the VISA-H. Comprehension was analyzed with cognitive interviews of 18 Spanish Professional basketball and soccer players (n = 8 male, n = 10 female end-users, healthy individuals at risk), using think-aloud and probing techniques.Results: All subjects (18/18) reported that the items were clear and did not cause upset. Additionally, every respondent had no difficulty in completing the form and found it fairly easy. No difficulties with the instructions were reported. Readability score resulted in adequate levels of understanding (Fernandez-Huerta score of 67.5), showing high level of acceptability.
PB Iranian Commission for Biomedical Sciences Journals
YR 2022
FD 2022
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/34566
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/34566
LA eng
NO Medina-Porqueres I, Rosado Velazquez D, Moya Torrecilla F, Orava S, Cacchio A. Translation, Linguistic Validation, and Readability of the Spanish Version of the VISA-H Scale in Elite Athletes. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2022 Aug;10(8):683-694. doi: 10.22038/ABJS.2021.52127.2574. PMID: 36258747; PMCID: PMC9569142. Format:
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 21 ene 2026