title: Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Persian version of Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART) short form.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To test the psychometric specifications of the Persian version of the Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART) short form in an Iranian population.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifty-two individuals with a mean age of 49.3 years (SD 7.9, minimum 38 years and maximum 80 years), who had chronic spinal cord lesions, were included in this study. Most of them were paraplegic (88.5%) and unemployed (76.9%).
  
  
  METHODS
  Reliability (internal consistency) of the measure was examined by applying Cronbach's alpha. In addition, validity (construct) was tested by Pearson's correlation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Overall, the internal consistency of the questionnaire was found to be satisfactory (Cronbach's alpha 0.613). Regarding construct validity, the minimum and maximum significant correlations were among Physical Component Summery and Cognitive Independence (r = 0.267, p < 0.05), Vitality and Social Integration (r = -0.429, p < 0.01) respectively.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  By analyzing data regarding the psychometric specifications of the Persian version of CHART, we can conclude that this version is a valid, reliable and unique measure that can be used for spinal cord-injured individuals. As demonstrated in our preliminary study, it is easy to be filled out and is not confusing. Implications for Rehabilitation The Persian version of the CHART has been successfully validated. It can be used by those working specifically in the field of spinal cord injury and also more generally. It will enable both initial assessment and follow-up for people in Persian-speaking areas of the world.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic and Trauma Research Centre, Qhaem Hospital Medical School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran.
authors.forename: Farideh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Golhasani-Keshtan
authors.forename: Mohammad Hossein
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Ebrahimzadeh
authors.forename: Asieh Sadat
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Fattahi
authors.forename: Seyed Hossein
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Soltani-Moghaddas
authors.forename: Farzad
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Omidi-kashani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003469:Culture; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000379:methods*; D011788:Quality of Life; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014177:Translations; D014728:Veterans