Arabic Translation & Validation of Strength, Ambulation, Rising from A Chair, Stair Climbing and History of Falling Scale (SARC-F)
The Arabic version of the SARC-F exhibits acceptable content and face validity, moderate internal consistency, and good test-retest reliability. This tool is poised to enhance the early detection of sarcopenia in Arabic-speaking populations and support clinical decision-making for preventative strategies.
Authors
- Alaa A. Al-Masud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0758-9818)
- Afrah Almuwais (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2774-868X)
- Abdullah F. Alghannam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6118-7337)
- Madawi H. Alotaibi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9507-4142)
- Samiah F. Alqabbani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4495-5047)
- Wafa Alahmari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3484-2949)
- Arwa S. Altalhi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8698-1564)
- Doaa Aljasser
- Lama Alrasheed
- Shaima Alothman
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of General Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ijgm.s566989
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University