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ABSTRACT

Background:

The identification of the methodological path followed by researchers in psychometric studies can contribute to maintaining the transparency and rigor necessary for the study.

Objective:

To map the methodological practices of adaptation of measurement instruments in health.

Methods:

A scope review will be performed based on the method proposed by JBI, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The databases: Medline, Cinahl, Web of Science, Lilacs, Cochrane Library and Embase will be consulted. The search for data in gray literature sources will be carried out in the following databases: WorldCat, Digital Thesis and Dissertation Library (BDTD), in addition to the national and international sites referring to the object. Based on the acronym Participants (Researchers on methodological practices), Concept (Adaptation studies of measuring instruments), and Context (Health area) (PCC). This review will consider studies on the methodological practices adopted to conduct adaptation studies of measurement instruments in health. The selection of studies, extraction and synthesis of data will be carried out by two independent reviewers.

Results:

: Data collection was carried out June 2025. Preliminary data analysis will be conducted again in November 2025. The results will be presented in a narrative format and with tables or diagrams. The results are currently being prepared for publication and are expected to be published by December 2025.

Conclusions:

This study will identify the current state and challenges faced by researchers in conducting adaptation studies of measurement instruments in healthcare. The findings will contribute to the development of future research that promotes better psychometric evidence and advances science in nursing.