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Acronym
Not available

Description
The Transtheoretical Model is a model of behavior change with a focus on dynamic variables rather than static variables. It assesses readiness to change and the processes of change.

Area of assessment
Behavior.

Condition
Health.

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

Acronym
Not available

Description
Decisional Balance: This scale assesses the advantages and disadvantages of engaging in regular exercise. Five items assessing the Pros of exercising and five items assessing the Cons of exercising. Situational Self Efficacy: used to assess the confidence of individuals to engage in regular exercise across a variety of challenging circumstances.

Area of assessment
Physical activity, Behavior.

Condition
Health.

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
Almohammadi, I 2019 18 - 70 Both Not available Saudi Arabia
 685 Free

Acronym
MOS-SS

Description
The Sleep Scale was developed for the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS), a two-year study of patients with chronic conditions. Copyright by RAND Healthcare. The sleep scale examines six factors: sleep initiation, maintenance, respiratory problems, quantity, perceived adequacy, and somnolence. The MOS-SS can be administered separately, or it can be used as part of a complete battery of testing to provide a more general picture of health.

Area of assessment
Sleep/insomnia.

Condition
Health.

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
Hallit, S 2019 Both patients Lebanon
 756

Acronym
RIS

Description
A 10-item , self-reporting scale intended to measure the psychological aspect of insomnia.

Area of assessment
Sleep/insomnia.

Condition
Health.

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
Hallit, S 2019 Both patients Lebanon
 756

Acronym
GPAQ

Description
The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was developed by WHO for physical activity surveillance in countries. It collects information on physical activity participation in three settings (or domains) as well as sedentary behavior. The domains are: activity at work , travel to and from places, recreational activities

Area of assessment
Physical activity.

Condition
Health, Rehabilitation.

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
Alkahtani, S. A. 2016 mean age 20.0 ± 1.1 Male healthy people Saudi Arabia
 96 Free
Doyle, C. 2019 Both university students United Arab Emirates
 93 Free

Acronym
MFIS

Description
A measure of the impact that fatigue has on an individual's life.

Area of assessment
Function/disability/performance.

Condition
Health, Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Geriatric, Hematology, Metabolic /endocrine, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedic /rheumatology, 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
Khalil, H. 2019 Both patients Jordan
 145 Not available
Alawami, A. S. 2020 Both Not available Saudi Arabia
 116

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
Not available

Description
A ten-item scale that assesses the frequency of dieting behaviors

Area of assessment
Behavior, Nutrition, Mental health.

Condition
Health, 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
Saade, S. 2019 mean age 27.59 ± 11.76  Both Not available Lebanon
 811

Acronym
BES

Description
A tool used for screening, evaluation of severity or monitoring of the binge eating disorder

Area of assessment
Nutrition, Addiction, Behavior, Mental health.

Condition
Health, 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
Zeidan, R. K. 2019 mean age 27.96 ± 11.83 years Both Not available Lebanon
 811 Free
Anthony Mina 2021 15 - 18 Both currently residing in Lebanon’s governorates Lebanon
 555

Acronym
HLS-EU-Q16

Description
A measure of respondents’ perceived personal skills of finding, understanding, judging and applying health information to maintain and improve their health

Area of assessment
Health literacy.

Condition
Health.

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
Wangdahl, J. M. 2019 ≥18 years Both students 300

Acronym
eHEALS

Description
It aims to measure a broad range of literacy skills, which might make it useful in assessing the effects of strategies to deliver online information and applications

Area of assessment
Health literacy.

Condition
Health.

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
Wangdahl, J. M. 2019 ≥18 years Both students 300

Acronym
IWQOL-Lite

Description
A self-report, obesity-specific measure of health-related quality of life. The scale is short form of impact of weight on quality of life (IWQOL).

Area of assessment
Quality of life.

Condition
Health.

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
Zaidi, Uzma 2015 18 - 29 Female students Saudi Arabia
 500 Contact Author

Acronym
MARS

Description
A tool for assessing the quality of mHealth apps for experts. Includes dimensions of engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information quality.

Area of assessment
Health literacy, Health service, Satisfaction/patient experience.

Condition
Community, Health.

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
Bardus, M. 2020 Not available Free

Acronym
MIN-SC

Description
The MIN-SC questionnaire was developed in 2005 by Jean Burley Moore and was based on Dorothea Orem's conceptual framework. MIN-SC consists of 50 items designed to measure regular dietary intake, planning, and adjustment

Area of assessment
Behavior, Nutrition.

Condition
Health.

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
Bashatah, A 2020 college freshman students Saudi Arabia
 200 Not available

Acronym
A-SOC

Description
assesses how people view life and a scale that seeks to identify how people might use their resources to overcome resistance and maintain and develop their health.

Area of assessment
Knowledge/attitude.

Condition
Health.

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
Nabeel Al-Yateem 2020 12 - 16 Both adolescents United Arab Emirates
 412 Not available

Acronym
PDDS

Description
The Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) is a patient-reported outcome that measures disease severity in People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). It is crucial to have instruments in various languages to ease the use and interpretation of clinical and research findings among PwMS.

Area of assessment
Function/disability/performance.

Condition
Health.

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
Aldughmi, Mayis 2020 33.7 Both Not available Jordan
 115

Acronym
PPS

Description
The Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) is a validated and reliable tool used to assess a patient’s functional performance and to determine progression toward end of life. However, it does not take the place of a physician’s professional judgment. This scale can be a helpful reference for clinicians in timing the goals-of-care conversation with patients and their families.

Area of assessment
Function/disability/performance.

Condition
Health.

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
Abdelhafeez, Ahmed A M 2020 cancer patients 170

Acronym
SHI

Description
assess the practice of sleep hygiene behaviors. Each item is rated on a five-point scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (always). Total scores range from 0 to 52, with a higher score representing poorer sleep hygiene.

Area of assessment
Sleep/insomnia.

Condition
Health.

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
Nabil J Awadalla 2020 18 - 65 Both attended studied the primary healthcare centers Saudi Arabia
 401
Costa, J 2021 mean age 30 ± 11 years Both general population Lebanon
 363 Not available

Acronym
VQ11

Description
is an instrument for measuring the quality of an individual's life across a broad range of specific areas.

Area of assessment
General health.

Condition
Health.

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
H Knaz 2020 64±8 Male chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients Tunisia
 40 Not available

Acronym
BIAC

Description
The Belief into Action (BIAC) Scale was designed to focus specifically on religiosity, including its cognitive and behavioral commitments, organizational activities with others, and private devotional activities. The BIAC determines the extent to which God is central to a person’s life above all other interests.

Area of assessment
Beliefs, Behavior.

Condition
Health.

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


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Articles last updated: December 2020