Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of health-related quality of life scale: a psychometric study for elderly care home residents

Purpose This study aims to validate and adapt the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) scale for use among elderly patients in Arabic-speaking care homes. Design/methodology/approach A total of 210 participants completed the Arabic-translated HRQoL scale to assess its reliability, validity and cultural adaptation. Internal consistency, test–retest reliability, exploratory factor analysis and content validity were examined. Findings Results demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.85–0.90), robust test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.91) and strong construct validity Originality/value This study provides a culturally adapted and psychometrically validated HRQoL scale tailored for Arabic-speaking elderly care home residents. It addresses a significant gap in the availability of reliable tools to assess HRQoL in this population. By ensuring linguistic and cultural relevance, this study offers a robust instrument for evaluating quality of life, guiding interventions and improving care practices. The findings contribute to advancing evidence-based geriatric care in Arabic-speaking contexts, with implications for broader application in similar cultural settings. This work supports efforts to enhance the well-being and dignity of elderly individuals in care homes.