Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine the measurement properties of the Arabic version of the Duke Activity Status Index in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Does the Arabic version of the DASI provide reliable and valid measurements of functional capacity compared to exercise stress testing in Arab patients with cardiovascular disease?
Population
100 Arab patients with CVD
Comparison
Arabic version of the DASI vs exercise stress test
Design
Measurement properties and reliability validation study
Authors
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Arabic DASI shows promise for functional assessment in Arab CVD patients; leaves open routine adoption pending larger confirmatory studies.
Does the Arabic version of the DASI provide reliable and valid measurements of functional capacity compared to exercise stress testing in Arab patients with cardiovascular disease?
The Arabic version of the DASI is a reliable and valid tool for assessing functional capacity in Arabic-speaking patients with cardiovascular disease.
Albarrati et al. (2022) studied this question.
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