# Turkish reliability and validity of Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire

## TL;DR

This study confirms that the Turkish version of the Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing patient experiences in neurorehabilitation.

## Contribution

The study provides validation and reliability evidence for the Turkish adaptation of the Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire.

## Key findings

- The questionnaire showed strong test–retest reliability with a correlation of r=0.932.
- Moderate convergent validity was found with a correlation of r=0.440 with another patient perception scale.
- The questionnaire is reliable and valid for use in Turkish-speaking neurological patients.

## Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the Turkish validity and reliability of the Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire, which assesses the experiences of patients receiving neurorehabilitation.

Neurological patients receiving rehabilitation between October 2023 and August 2024 were included in the study. Reliability was assessed by calculating Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency and using the test–retest method to measure stability. Validity was assessed through construct and criterion validity with convergent validity tested with the Patient Care and Rehabilitation Perception Scale in Elderly Patients.

The mean age of the participants was 54.88 years and BMI was 28.55. The test–retest reliability of the Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire showed a strong positive correlation (r=0.932, p<0.001), demonstrating the stability of the scale. A moderate, significant correlation was found between Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire and Perception of Patient Care and Rehabilitation in Older Patients Scale scores (r=0.440, p<0.001). Moreover, both the first and second assessments of the Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire were positively correlated with the corresponding Perception of Patient Care and Rehabilitation in Older Patients Scale assessments, strengthening the convergent validity of the questionnaire.

The Turkish version of the Neurorehabilitation Experience Questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring neurorehabilitation experience in Turkish-speaking patients. The application of this questionnaire in clinical settings may improve patient-centered care by facilitating a better understanding of patient experiences and satisfaction in neurorehabilitation programs.