Arabic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Expectation for Treatment Scale (ETS) in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

The ETS was translated and adapted to Arabic culture. The assessed psychometric properties of the Arabic ETS support its reliable use in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0346025
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Arabic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Expectation for Treatment Scale (ETS) in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Jens Barth, Paul Hendrick, Michelle Hall, Walid Mohamed
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Arabic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Expectation for Treatment Scale (ETS) in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Jens Barth, Paul Hendrick, Michelle Hall, Walid Mohamed
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Abstract

The ETS was translated and adapted to Arabic culture. The assessed psychometric properties of the Arabic ETS support its reliable use in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(3)
University of Nottingham (GB), University Hospital of Zurich (CH), Queen's Medical Centre (GB)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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