Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the 26-Item Cognitive Difficulties Scales in Persian-Speaking Elderly Population.

Key Points

• To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Cognitive Difficulties Scales (CDS-26) for elderly populations.
• Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the CDS-26 to Persian language
• Assessment of validity and reliability in a sample of Iranian elderly
• Analysis of socioeconomic impacts on cognitive perceptions.
• The Persian CDS-26 demonstrated strong validity with a high reliability score (Cronbach's alpha > 0.80)
• Significant correlations found between socioeconomic factors and perceived cognitive function
• High acceptance of the tool in clinical and community settings.