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Acronym
LAD

Description
A screening instrument to assess a patient’s ability to read ordinary nutritional and medical terms as well as those terms specific to diabetes

Area of assessment
Health literacy.

Condition
Metabolic /endocrine.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Hasan, S. 2019 DM patients Not available

Acronym
(LOSS)

Description
this scale is composed of 12 true/false items that measure knowledge about suicide in four dimensions: signs and symptoms (three items), causes/nature of suicide (four items), risk factors (two items), and treatment and prevention (two items)Total score is obtained by summing the true responses and converting it to a percentage, yielding a range of scores between 0% to 100%. It is also possible to calculate the score of each of the four dimensions. Since each item has only two responses, item response theory was used instead of classical testing theory to assess the psychometrics of this scale.

Area of assessment
Mental health.

Condition
Psychiatric.

Age Group
Not available

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Aldalaykeh, Mohammed 2020 19.76 ± 1.48. Both Student Jordan
 160

Acronym
EARS

Description
The LittlEARS Auditory Questionnaire was developed by Coninx et al. 2003. The questionnaire is part of a battery of tests, Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech (EARS) . LittlEARS Auditory Questionnaire is specifi- cally developed for children under 2 years of age. The questionnaire is based on the developmental research of auditory behavior milestones which exist in the repertoire of very young children at the preverbal stage

Area of assessment
Hearing.

Condition
Ent, Pediatric.

Age Group
Child/adolescent- 0-19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Geal-Dor, M. 2011 0 - 2
0 - 2 		Both
Both 		normal hearing children
children with cochlear implants 		Palestine
Palestine
 97
42

Acronym
LDSI - 2

Description
A liver disease-specific questionnaire that contains 24 items, which investigate the severity of symptoms among patients with liver disease. Nine items assess the severity of symptoms: itch, joint pain, right upper abdominal pain, sleepiness during the day, worry about family situation, decreased appetite, depression, fear of liver disease complications and jaundice. The other nine items assess how the symptoms influence patients’ daily activities. The last six items measure the severity of memory problems, change in personality, hindrance in financial affairs, daily time management, decreased sexual interest and decreased sexual activity.

Area of assessment
Symptoms.

Condition
Gastroenterology.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Youssef,N.F. 2012 21 - 66 Both liver cirrhosis Egypt
 38

Acronym
LMQ

Description
A generic multidimensional questionnaire designed to to assess medication burden from a patient’s perspective.. It is comprised of eight domains: relationships with health professionals, practicalities, information, efficacy, side effects, attitudes, impact, and control.

Area of assessment
Satisfaction/patient experience.

Condition
Medication.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Zidan, A. 2016 Arabic-speaking people 7

Acronym
LOTCA

Description
Developed as a measure of basic cognitive skills and visual perception in older adults with neurological impairment. The LOTCA provides an in-depth assessment of basic cognitive abilities and can also be used in treatment planning and review of progress over time.

Area of assessment
Cognitive function, Vision.

Condition
Neurology.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Almomani, F. 2018 6 - 12 Both Developing (TD) children Saudi Arabia
 442

Acronym
LFES – SQ

Description
A fibromyalgia screening tool for pain and non pain symptoms for use in both general population and patient samples

Area of assessment
Function/disability/performance, Pain, Screening/risk.

Condition
Health, Orthopedic /rheumatology, Rehabilitation.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Yahia, A. 2010 Not available Tunisia
 15

Acronym
LMUP

Description
Measures the degree of intention of a current or recent pregnancy. The LMUP can be used to evaluate family planning or preconception care programs.

Area of assessment
Beliefs, Knowledge/attitude, Perception.

Condition
Obstetric.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Almaghaslah, E. 2017 15 - 49 Female women who were ever-pregnant and of childbearing Saudi Arabia
 796

Acronym
LARS

Description
the low anterior resection syndrome score (LARS score) has been specifically elaborated to explore the low anterior resection syndrome in patients after curative rectal surgery

Area of assessment
Function/disability/performance.

Condition
Gastroenterology.

Age Group
Not available

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Essangri, Hajar 2020 44 - 72 Both Not available Morocco
 143 Free

Acronym
LBP_KQ

Description
Not available

Area of assessment
Knowledge/attitude, Pain.

Condition
Psychiatric.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Kanaan, Saddam 2021 Not available

Acronym
LVQOL

Description
a quality of life questionnaire specifically intended for patients with VD

Area of assessment
Quality of life, Vision.

Condition
Eye/vision, Psychiatric.

Age Group
Other

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country

Acronym
LEFS

Description
The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) measures "patients' initial function, ongoing progress, and outcome" for a wide range of lower-extremity conditions. It is a self-report questionnaire. Patients answer the question "Today, do you or would you have any difficulty at all with:" in regards to twenty different everyday activities.

Area of assessment
Activities of daily living, Function/disability/performance.

Condition
Orthopedic /rheumatology, Rehabilitation.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Alnahdi, A. H. 2016 lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction 170
Korakakis, V 2019 above 18 patients 215 Free
Alnahdi, Ali H 2020 Both Not available 116

Acronym
Not available

Description
LupusPRO is a patient-reported outcome survey tool developed from and for lupus patients, to help follow the impact of lupus or its treatment on their quality of life

Area of assessment
Quality of life.

Condition
Metabolic /endocrine.

Age Group
Not available

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Elkaraly, Nourhan Elameen 2020 ≥18  Both Lups patient Egypt
 106 Free

Acronym
LKS

Description
The Lysholm Knee Scale (LKS) is divided into eight sections that assess instability (25 marks), pain (25 marks), catching (15 marks), stair climbing (10 marks), swelling (10 marks), need for support (5 marks), squatting (5 marks), and limping (5 marks)

Area of assessment
Function/disability/performance, Pain, Physical activity.

Condition
Orthopedic /rheumatology, Rehabilitation.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Ahmed, K 2019 18 - 70 Both patients Egypt
 100 Free

Acronym
MDASI

Description
A multi-symptom patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure for clinical and research use. The MDASI is used to assess the severity of symptoms experienced by patients with cancer and the interference with daily living caused by these symptoms.

Area of assessment
Activities of daily living, Function/disability/performance, Satisfaction/patient experience, Symptoms.

Condition
Oncology.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Nejmi, M. 2010 18 - 84 Both patients with various cancer types Morocco
 165 Free

Acronym
MUEQ

Description
The MUEQ is a screening instrument that allows assessment of the prevalence of complaints of the arm, neck and/or shoulders and risk factors for the development of these complaints. It includes 109 items with six domains : (1) work station; (2) body posture; (3) break time; (4) job control; (5) job demands, and (6) social support.

Area of assessment
Screening/risk.

Condition
Orthopedic /rheumatology, Rehabilitation, Occupation, Workplace.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Eltayeb, Shahla M. 2008 25 - 55 Both computer office worker Sudan
 282

Acronym
Mac New Heart Disease HRQOL

Description
The Mac New Heart Disease HRQOL questionnaire is a self-administered modification of the original quality of life after myocardial infarction

Area of assessment
Quality of life.

Condition
Cardiovascular.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Abdallah, M 2020 ≥ 18 years Both heart diseases patients Egypt
 446 Contact Author

Acronym
MacNEW

Description
MacNew Heart Disease Health-related Quality of Life [MacNew] Questionnaire was designed to evaluate how daily activities and physical, emotional, and social functioning are affected by coronary heart disease and its treatment

Area of assessment
Activities of daily living, Function/disability/performance, Mental health, Quality of life, Social.

Condition
Cardiovascular.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Rawas, H. 2015 Both cardiology outpatient Saudi Arabia
 60 Contact Author

Acronym
MUST

Description
A malnutrition screening tool which includes body mass index (BMI) scores, degree of weight loss, and effects of acute illness

Area of assessment
General health, Nutrition, Screening/risk.

Condition
Health, Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Geriatric, Hematology, Metabolic /endocrine, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonary, Renal.

Age Group
Adult- over 19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Mosli, M. H. 2019 mean age is 33 Both patients Saudi Arabia
 143 Free

Acronym
MIQ

Description
The MIQ is a condition-specific tool of oral health-related quality of life, intended for use in the longitudinal evaluation of interventions for young people with malocclusion, aged between 10 and 16 years. However, the MIQ has not been tested in young people with a cleft of the lip and/or palate or those who may require surgery to correct abnormalities of the jaws

Area of assessment
Quality of life.

Condition
Oral health.

Age Group
Child/adolescent- 0-19 years

Literature on Arabic translation/validation of measure
Author/link to article Publication year Population Sample Size Access to measure
Age Gender Condition Country
Bourzgui, Farid 2020 12 - 17 Both Not available Morocco
 94


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Articles last updated: December 2020