Cross-Cultural Translation and Adaptation of the Newest Vital Sign Instrument for Urdu Speakers: Delphi Method

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The current study's aim was to translate and adapt The Newest Vital Sign (NVS) instrument while maintaining professional standards.

Methodology: The Delphi method was used to translate the instrument, which was then followed by cognitive evaluation rounds of one-on-one interviews with members of the intended population, larger-scale data collection, and determining the instrument's reliability and validity.

Findings: Findings of this study showed that the translated version was significantly correlated with another already translated and established instrument of health literacy. Similarly, an expert panel helped create a content validity ratio at the professional level. The internal consistency was also measured and was at a satisfactory level.

Conclusion: It was concluded that the study suggests that the Newest Vital Sign-Urdu (NVS-Urdu) is a reliable, valid, and content rich measure of functional health literacy that can be used for Urdu speakers in research, clinical practice, and public health settings.