RecruitingNCT07654504

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury Questionnaire (IMBPIQ)

Sponsor

Biruni University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy Brachial Plexus Palsy Brachial Plexus Palsy Due to Birth Trauma

Summary

The aim of this methodological study is to translate the Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury Questionnaire (IMBPIQ) into Turkish, culturally adapt it, and evaluate its validity and reliability for use in adults with brachial plexus birth palsy. The study will include 50 adult participants aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of brachial plexus birth palsy. Participants will complete the Turkish version of the IMBPIQ, as well as the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire and the Short Form-36. The psychometric properties of the Turkish IMBPIQ will be examined using reliability and validity analyses, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Being 18 years of age or older.
Having a diagnosis of brachial plexus birth palsy.
Having the ability to read, write, speak, and understand Turkish.
Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study and signing the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria5

Having a neurological disease.
Having another orthopedic problem or a history of trauma in the affected upper extremity.
Having a severe cognitive or communication impairment that may prevent completion of the questionnaires or understanding of the study instructions.
Having a history of systemic disease requiring an acute attack or hospitalization within the last three months.
Being pregnant or being in the postpartum period of less than 6 months.

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Interventions

OTHERQuestionnaire Assessment Battery

Participants will complete the Turkish version of the Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury Questionnaire, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire, and the Short Form-36.