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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Short Form Stroke Impact Scale (SF-SIS) into Arabic among stroke survivors in Saudi Arabia Alaa M. Albishi (20314942) Medicine Pharmacology Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified Stroke Stroke Impact Scale cross-cultural adaptation reliability validity quality of life To translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Short Form Stroke Impact Scale (SF-SIS-Ar) in Arabic-speaking stroke survivors. A cross-sectional psychometric study was conducted among 130 stroke survivors. Translation and cultural adaptation followed established guidelines, including forward/backward translation, expert review, and pilot testing. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC95). Construct validity was examined through correlations with the Barthel Index (BI), Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H 3.1-Ar), Motor Activity Log-Arabic (MAL-30-Ar), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), and Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE). The SF-SIS-Ar demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.87–0.97) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.78–0.94), with acceptable measurement error (SEM and MDC95). Strong correlations were found with BI, LIFE-H, and SF-36, while moderate correlations were observed with WMFT, FMA-UE, and MAL-30-Ar. The SF-SIS-Ar is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing stroke-related quality of life and functional impact in Arabic-speaking stroke survivors. Rehabilitation professionals can use the Short Form Stroke Impact Scale Arabic Version (SF-SIS-Ar) to evaluate patient-perceived stroke recovery, health-related quality of life, participation, and functional impact in Arabic-speaking stroke survivors.The SF-SIS-Ar demonstrated excellent reliability, indicating that clinically stable patients are expected to obtain similar scores with repeated administrations over time.Significant associations between the SF-SIS-Ar and established functional, quality-of-life, participation, and upper-extremity outcome measures support its clinical usefulness in comprehensive stroke rehabilitation assessment.The SF-SIS-Ar provides a practical and culturally appropriate patient-reported outcome measure suitable for use in both clinical rehabilitation settings and stroke rehabilitation research within Arabic-speaking populations. Rehabilitation professionals can use the Short Form Stroke Impact Scale Arabic Version (SF-SIS-Ar) to evaluate patient-perceived stroke recovery, health-related quality of life, participation, and functional impact in Arabic-speaking stroke survivors. The SF-SIS-Ar demonstrated excellent reliability, indicating that clinically stable patients are expected to obtain similar scores with repeated administrations over time. Significant associations between the SF-SIS-Ar and established functional, quality-of-life, participation, and upper-extremity outcome measures support its clinical usefulness in comprehensive stroke rehabilitation assessment. The SF-SIS-Ar provides a practical and culturally appropriate patient-reported outcome measure suitable for use in both clinical rehabilitation settings and stroke rehabilitation research within Arabic-speaking populations. 2026-09-26T06:27:42Z Dataset Dataset 10.6084/m9.figshare.34002345.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Cross-cultural_adaptation_and_validation_of_the_Short_Form_Stroke_Impact_Scale_SF-SIS_into_Arabic_among_stroke_survivors_in_Saudi_Arabia/34002345 CC BY 4.0