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.
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.
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
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.
