The main aim is to translate and validate the Xerostomia Inventory for Arabic-speaking populations.
Translation of the original inventory into Arabic.
Assessment of its psychometric properties among Arabic-speaking older adults.
The Arabic version showed valid and reliable results for measuring xerostomia.
Performance metrics are comparable to existing validated versions.
Abstract
The XI-Ar is a valid and reliable tool for assessing xerostomia among Arabic-speaking older adults, with psychometric performance comparable to validated versions.