التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
German translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life Index (VSQOL). |
| المؤلفون: |
Rutenkröger, Mareike, Wandke, Svenja, Gempt, Jens, Dührsen, Lasse, Scheer, Maximilian, Strauss, Christian, Führes, Hannah |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes; 8/13/2024, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p1-6, 6p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
CONSENSUS (Social sciences), QUALITATIVE research, RESEARCH methodology evaluation, TRANSLATIONS, INTERVIEWING, QUESTIONNAIRES, RESEARCH evaluation, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, ACOUSTIC neuroma, LINGUISTICS, PATIENT-centered care, ACOUSTIC nerve, NEUROLOGICAL disorders, RESEARCH methodology, MATHEMATICAL models, QUALITY of life, THEORY, HEALTH outcome assessment, COGNITION |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
GERMANY |
| مستخلص: |
Background: Vestibular schwannomas (VSs) are benign tumors of the vestibulocochlear nerve that often cause significant neurological and functional impairment. Patient-reported outcomes, including quality of life (QoL), are essential for understanding the overall impact of VS and its treatment. This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life (VSQOL) Index into German to expand its relevance to German-speaking populations. Methods: We used a qualitative approach including translation and cognitive interviews with 10 patients who underwent VS surgery. The translation process followed the TRAPD protocol to ensure linguistic and conceptual accuracy. Cognitive interviews assessed the comprehensibility and relevance of the translated questionnaire. Results: The translation showed remarkable consistency between translators, with minor discrepancies resolved by consensus. Cognitive interviews provided valuable insights that led to refinements in item wording. Participants emphasized the importance of an additional item on physician referrals, reflecting differences in health care systems between the United States and Germany. Conclusions: The German VSQOL provides a comprehensive tool for assessing QoL in patients with VS that integrates patient-centered dimensions. A Validation study is underway to establish its reliability and validity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
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