Psychometric Properties of an Arabic Translation of the Older People's Quality of Life‐Brief ( OPQOL ‐Brief) Scale

Background This investigation scrutinises the psychometric qualities of the Arabic version of the Older People's Quality of Life‐Brief (OPQOL‐brief) scale in a sample of Arabic‐speaking older adults to support culturally appropriate assessment of lived experience and person‐centred care in later life and to strengthen gerontological nursing assessment and evaluation across settings. Method A cross sectional study included 539 Arabic‐speaking older Egyptians (50.3% women; 60.7% aged 65–75). Forward–backward translation and cultural adaptation procedures support linguistic and cultural equivalence. Data collection uses a mixed‐mode approach (face‐to‐face and online) to support inclusive participation; procedures were standardised across modes to minimise measurement differences. Results The scale yielded a three‐factor structure reflecting the multidimensional nature of quality of life in older adults. Internal consistency was high for the total score (Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega = 0.92). Measurement properties did not differ significantly by gender, supporting cross‐gender interpretability. Concurrent validity showed a strong positive correlation between Arabic OPQOL‐brief and resilience scores ( r = 0.60, p < 0.001), supporting its relevance to nursing care planning and outcome monitoring. Psychometric testing in this study includes factor structure, internal consistency reliability, concurrent validity and measurement invariance. Conclusion This research closes a gap in the literature and supports the Arabic OPQOL‐brief as a robust tool for assessing quality of life in Arabic‐speaking older adults. Implications for Practice The new scale can help support nurse‐led person‐centred assessment, care coordination and evaluation of interventions.