Abstract

FERNANDEZ, Gabriela et al. Cuestionario sobre Calidad de Vida Pediátrica (PedsQL) versión 4.0: fase inicial de la adaptación transcultural para Uruguay. Arch. Pediatr. Urug. [online]. 2010, vol.81, n.2, pp.91-99. ISSN 1688-1249.

Aim: the purpose of this investigation is to show the first stage of the linguistic and cultural adaptation of the HRQL Pediatric Questionnaire PedsQL version 4.0, for Uruguay. Method: for the linguistic and cultural adaptation of versions not validated in Spanish, this procedure was followed: forward translation from the source language to Spanish, backward translation to the source language with a reconciliation of the versions and a new translation to Spanish. The versions already validated for Argentina were revised, they were compared with the original in English and adaptations for Uruguay were made. To study the content validity, the applicability and comprehension of the questionnaire the testing was done through a qualitative methodology in a sample of children with chronic illnesses and parents. The informed consent was obtained in both cases and a structured interview was done. The sociodemographic characteristics and the conditions of application were registered. Reports of the procedure and the conclusions of the adaptations done were sent to the authors and responsibles of the questionnaire, which were approved. Results: considering the qualitative analysis the generic scales of the Peds QL and the specific ones: Family Impact Module and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Scale adapted to Uruguay were easy to apply and showed an acceptable comprehension. The Generic Module of Healthcare Satisfaction showed difficulties in the comprehension so a revision of the translated version and a new evaluation before its application in clinical studies are required.

Keywords : QUALITY OF LIFE; CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISON; VALIDATION STUDIES; CHILD; ADOLESCENT.

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