Translation with cultural adaptation of the risk assessment tool for upper limbs – Hand Arm Risk Assessment Method HARM-BR
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v29i1a185715Keywords:
Ergonomics, Upper Extremity, Surveys and Questionnaires, TranslatingAbstract
Musculoskeletal injuries in the upper limbs are closely associated with limitations and disabilities. These injuries can be work-related and are known as Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) or Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMD). The ergonomic evaluation aims to detect the risk factors for the development of RSI/WRMD and, therefore, preventive or intervention strategies can be implemented. Translated and validated observational assessments are required to achieve reliable results. The HARM 2.0 questionnaire is a specific assessment tool that indicates the risk of injury in several tasks that use the upper limbs in the work environment. Objective: The objective of this study is to conduct the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the HARM 2.0 questionnaire for the assessment and prevention of work-related injuries. Methods: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation protocol consisting of four stages: translation, synthesis, back-translation, review by the Expert Committee, and approval by the authors of the original version. Results: The initial stage (Stage I) of translation of the HARM 2.0 questionnaire was regular and had no significant issues. Regarding the difficulty, the expert translator referred that translating the HARM items and instructions was easy, whereas the lay translator considered the scale moderate. Conclusion: The scale HARM-BR 2.0 presents satisfactory results in the process of translation and cross-cultural adaptation and its version available to use. Future studies should be conducted to establish its measurement properties for the Brazilian population.
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