Cultural diversity limits cross cultural understanding of diseases. Stigma has been studied in neurological disorders, chronic pain and migraine, but instruments are not available in Portuguese. We aimed to translate the 8-item Stigma Scale for Chronic Illness to Portuguese. Methods: We followed the 5 steps advised by guidelines for transcultural validation. Results: Translation, backtranslation and cultural validation has been performed following the 5 steps, and a final version of the instrument was achieved. Discussion/Conclusion : Stigma is an important issue in migraine management. Measurement of stigma in headache sufferers in Brazil may be started. The final version of the instrument is provided.
Key principles in caring for a child with complex needs 760Psychological effects of long-term illness: child, parents, and siblings 762Chronic pain in children 764Transition from paediatric to adult services 766Respite care 768Compliance/non-compliance with treatment 770Working with the multidisciplinary team ...
A Developmental Analysis of the Factorial Validity of the Parent-Report Version of the Adult Responses to Children's Symptoms in Children Versus Adolescents With Chronic Pain or Pain-Related Chronic Illness
