Abstract / Summary
The quality of postpartum recovery is a complex process. In this study, we aimed to translate and culturally adapt the Persian version of the ObsQoR-10 instrument and evaluate its psychometric properties in inpatient women 24 to 48 h after vaginal or elective cesarean delivery. This cross-sectional study translated and validated the Persian version of the Obstetric Quality of Recovery-10 (ObsQoR-10) in accordance with COSMIN guidelines. A total of 408 postpartum women were recruited from Taleghani Hospital in Tabriz, Iran, between 2024 and 2025. The ObsQoR-10 underwent a rigorous translation process (forward and backward translation, followed by cognitive interviews) and comprehensive psychometric evaluation. Content validity was examined using expert panels through CVI and CVR indices, while face validity was assessed via patient feedback. Structural validity was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA, n = 150) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA, n = 258), and construct validity was assessed through hypotheses testing (convergent and known-groups validity). Reliability was assessed through Cronbach’s α, McDonald’s ω, and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) to determine test-retest stability. The ObsQoR-10 demonstrated excellent content validity (scale-CVI = 0.95, CVR = 0.89) and strong face validity (mean impact score = 4.37/5). EFA identified a single factor accounting for 73.4% of the variance. CFA supported acceptable model fit (scaled χ²/df = 1.53, CFI = 0.990, TLI = 0.986, robust RMSEA = 0.052, SRMR = 0.021). Internal consistency was high (α = 0.964, ω = 0.956), and test-retest reliability was good (ICC = 0.86). The total score was calculated as the sum of all 10 item scores (range: 0-100), with higher scores indicating better recovery. ObsQoR-10 scores correlated significantly with the Questionnaire About the Childbirth Experience (QACE) ( r = − .63, p < .001). No floor or ceiling effects were observed (0%). The Persian version of the Obstetric Quality of Recovery-10 is a valid, reliable, and clinically practical patient-reported outcome measure for evaluating inpatient postpartum recovery among Persian-speaking women 24 to 48 h after vaginal or elective cesarean delivery.