scholarly journals Transcultural adaptation into Portuguese of an instrument for pain evaluation based on the biopsychosocial model

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 183-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Rocha Peixoto dos Santos ◽  
Leandro Calazans Nogueira ◽  
Ney Armando Meziat-Filho ◽  
Rob Oostendorp ◽  
Felipe José Jandre dos Reis
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Transcultural Adaptation ◽  
Text Correction

Abstract Introduction: Pain is an individual experience influenced by multiple interacting factors. The “biopsychosocial” care model has gained popularity in response to growing research evidence indicating the influence of biological, psychological, and social factors on the pain experience. The implementation of this model is a challenge in the practice of the health professional. Objective: To perform the transcultural adaptation of the SCEBS method into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: The instrument was translated and applied to 50 healthy subjects and 50 participants with non-specific chronic pain in the spine. The process of cross-cultural adaptation included the following steps: transcultural adaptation, content analysis of the scale, pre-test, revision, back-translation review, cross-cultural adaptation, revised text correction and final report. Results: The translated and adapted 51-item Portuguese version of the SCEBS method produced an instrument called SCEBS-BR. In the assessment by the target population, 50 adult users of the Brazilian Unified Health System answered the questionnaire and showed good understanding of the instrument on the verbal rating scale. Conclusion: The SCEBS-BR was proved to be easily understandable, showing good semantic validation regardless of schooling level or age, and can be considered adequate for clinical use.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation of the Brazilian version of the protocol Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily

CoDAS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 535-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Rainho Rocha ◽  
Felipe Moreti ◽  
Elisabeth Amin ◽  
Glaucya Madazio ◽  
Mara Behlau
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Protocol Evaluation ◽  
Brazilian Culture

PURPOSE: To present the cross-cultural equivalence of the Brazilian version of the Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily (EASE) protocol, through its cultural and linguistic adaptation. METHODS: After the EASE was translated to Brazilian Portuguese, the back-translation into English was done. The items of the translated version were compared with the original instrument and the discrepancies were modified by consensus of a committee composed of five speech language pathologists. The Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily for Brazil (EASE-BR) has 22 questions with four alternatives: "no," "mildly," "moderately," and "extremely." The score is obtained by the simple sum of all answers. The three positive items (6, 12, and 21) require reverse score. For cultural equivalence, the EASE-BR was applied with 41 Brazilian singers, with an extra item in the answer key - "not applicable." The aim of this extra key was to identify issues that might not have been understood or were not appropriate for the target population and the Brazilian culture. RESULTS: Of the 32 singers, 5 who were initially evaluated had difficulties to answer 3 of the 22 questions. Therefore, the adaptation of those sentences was necessary. Afterward, the modified EASE-BR was applied to nine singers, and no more cultural and/or conceptual barriers were found. CONCLUSION: Cultural equivalence was observed between EASE and its translated version to the Brazilian Portuguese, the EASE-BR. Validation of the EASE for Brazilian Portuguese is in progress.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation process of the "Conversation Analysis Profile for People with Aphasia" to the Portuguese language

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-226
Author(s):  
Mariana Ferreira ◽  
Diana Oliveira ◽  
Ana Correia ◽  
Maria dos Anjos Dixe ◽  
Sónia Pós de Mina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conversation Analysis ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Back Translation

The Conversation Analysis Profile for People with Aphasia (CAPPA) provides specific information about strengths and weaknesses of the communication between people with aphasia and their family caregiver within a conversational context.OBJECTIVE:The aim of this paper was to present the results of the first stages of cross-cultural adaptation of the CAPPA for the European Portuguese language.METHODS:This methodology study describes the translation and back-translation processes, following the recommended steps to that end. In addition, following the consent of one of the original authors, the process of content validation of the CAPPA commenced. The instrument was submitted for assessment before a panel of experts in the area, who constituted the population of this study.RESULTSAfter the translation and back-translation processes, a panel of experts was convened to adapt the Delphi technique. Some questions were excluded on the basis of ambiguity, relevance and potential repetition. Suggestions made by the expert panel were included in a revised version of the tool. 159 items obtained a 100% consensus in relevance, and 157 items were considered suitable by the expert panel, validating the content of the instrument.CONCLUSIONThe final version will now be applied to the target population in order to carry out the psychometric validation.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation of the EMIC Stigma Scale for people with leprosy in Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiane Frota da Rocha Morgado ◽  
Erika Maria Kopp Xavier da Silveira ◽  
Anna Maria Sales ◽  
Lilian Pinheiro Rodrigues do Nascimento ◽  
Euzenir Nunes Sarno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Stigma Scale ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Validity Criterion

OBJECTIVE Describe the process of cross-cultural adaptation of the “Explanatory Model Interview Catalog – Stigma Scale” for people affected by leprosy in Brazil. METHODS After being authorized by the author of the scale to use it in the national context, we initiated the five steps process of cross-cultural adaptation: (1) translation, (2) synthesis meeting, (3) back-translation, (4) committee of experts and (5) pre-test. The internal consistency of the scale was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. RESULTS The 15 items of the scale’s original version were translated into Brazilian Portuguese. The adapted scale showed evidence of a good understanding of its content, attested both by experts and members of the target population. Its internal consistency was 0.64. CONCLUSIONS The adapted instrument shows satisfactory internal consistency. It may be useful in future studies that intend to provide broad situational analysis that supports solid public health programs with a focus on effective stigma reduction. In a later study, the construct’s validity, criterion, and reproducibility will be evaluated.

scholarly journals Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Arizona Sexual Scale (ASEX) into Portuguese

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-253
Author(s):  
Henrique Prata Ribeiro ◽  
Inês Carreira Figueiredo ◽  
Joana Vitória-Silva ◽  
Pedro Barata ◽  
Eduardo Palha Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cognitive Debriefing ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Forward Translation ◽  
Back Translation

Abstract Introduction Sexual dysfunction is common in individuals with psychiatric disorders and under psychotropic medication such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Several scales have been developed to assess sexual function in these patients. The Arizona Sexual Scale (ASEX) is a five-item rating scale that quantifies sex drive, arousal, vaginal lubrication/penile erection, ability to reach orgasm, and satisfaction from orgasm. We describe the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the ASEX into the Portuguese language, with the goal of contributing to the assessment of sexual function in Portuguese-speaking psychiatric patients under treatment with psychotropic drugs. Methods The translation and cross-cultural adaptation process thoroughly followed the steps recommended by the Task Force of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), namely: preparation, forward translation, reconciliation, back-translation, back-translation review, harmonization, cognitive debriefing, review of cognitive debriefing, finalization, proofreading, and final version. Results The process was successfully completed and no major differences were found between the translation, reconciliation and back-translation phases, with only small adjustments being made. Conclusion The translation of the ASEX was completed successfully, following international reference guidelines. The use of these guidelines is a guarantee of a Portuguese version that is qualitatively and semantically equivalent to the original scale. This availability of this new scale version will enable studies evaluating the sexual function of Portuguese-speaking psychiatric patients. Future studies may assess the validity of the scale for Portuguese-speaking populations.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation of the Chilean version of the Voice Symptom Scale – VoiSS

CoDAS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 625-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Contreras Ruston ◽  
Felipe Moreti ◽  
Martín Vivero ◽  
Celina Malebran ◽  
Mara Behlau
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
English Version ◽  
Symptom Scale ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Chilean Spanish ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Speech Therapists

ABSTRACT This research aims to accomplish the cross-cultural equivalence of the Chilean version of the VoiSS protocol through its cultural and linguistic adaptation. After the translation of the VoiSS protocol to Chilean Spanish by two bilingual speech therapists and its back translation to English, we compared the items of the original tool with the previous translated version. The existing discrepancies were modified by a consensus committee of five speech therapists and the translated version was entitled Escala de Sintomas Vocales – ESV, with 30 questions and five answers: “Never”, “Occasionally”, “Sometimes”, “Most of the time”, “Always”. For cross-cultural equivalence, the protocol was applied to 15 individuals with vocal problems. In each question the option of “Not applicable” was added to the answer choices for identification of the questions not comprehended or not appropriate for the target population. Two individuals had difficulty answering two questions, which made it necessary to adapt the translation of only one of them. The modified ESV was applied to three individuals with vocal problems, and there were incomprehensible inappropriate questions for the Chilean culture. The ESV reflects the original English version, both in the number of questions and the limitations of the emotional and physical domains. There is now a cross-cultural equivalence of VoiSS in Chilean Spanish, titled ESV. The validation of the ESV for Chilean Spanish is ongoing.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation of the Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2) for the Brazilian context

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-206
Author(s):  
Viviane Vedovato Silva-Rocha ◽  
Flávia de Lima Osório
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Original Scale ◽  
Good Concordance

Abstract Objective To present the process of cross-cultural adaptation of the Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2) for the Brazilian context. Method The following stages were used: translation into Brazilian Portuguese by independent translators, elaboration of a synthesis version, back-translation, evaluation by experts and pretest with target population. Results All the stages of cross-cultural adaptation were completed, and in the majority of items evaluated, good concordance between experts was obtained (≥ 80%). Suggested adjustments were compiled into the consensus version by the two authors, with the resulting material being considered adequate in the pretest (and thus no further changes were needed). Termed as “Escala de Ansiedade Esportiva-2,” the final version was considered by the main author of the original scale as an official version in Brazilian Portuguese. Conclusions In view of the fulfilment of all steps suggested for the cross-cultural adaptation process, the SAS-2 is now available in Brazilian Portuguese to be tested for its psychometric qualities.

scholarly journals Brazilian version of the Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 390-398
Author(s):  
Marcia Mitie Nagumo ◽  
Renata Eloah de Lucena Ferretti-Rebustini ◽  
Marcos Alencar Abaide Balbinotti ◽  
Daniele Vieira da Silva ◽  
Cintya Yukie Hayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Latent Variable ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Validity Coefficient ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Back Translation

ABSTRACT Background: After a traumatic brain injury, post-concussion symptoms are commonly reported by patients. Although common, these symptoms are difficult to diagnose and recognize. To date, no instruments evaluating post-concussion symptoms have been culturally translated or adapted to the Brazilian context. Objective: To culturally adapt the Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire for use in Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: Cross-cultural adaptation was done in five steps: translation, synthesis of translations, back-translation, evaluation by two expert committees and two pretests among adults in a target population. Results: The semantic, idiomatic, cultural and experimental aspects of the adaptation were considered adequate. The content validity coefficient of the items regarding language clarity, pratical pertinence, relevance and dimensionality were considered adequate for evaluating the desired latent variable. Both pretests demonstrated that the instrument had satisfactory acceptability. Conclusion: The Brazilian version, named Questionário Rivermead de Sintomas pós Concussionais (RPQ-Br), has been adapted, and is ready for use in the Brazilian context.

scholarly journals Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Rating Scale for Countertransference (RSCT) to American English

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Mondrzak ◽  
◽  
Camila Reinert ◽  
Andreia Sandri ◽  
Lucas Spanemberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Task Force ◽  
American English ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Semantic Equivalence ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Psychodynamic Treatment ◽  
Back Translation

Abstract Introduction: The Rating Scale for Countertransference (RSCT) - originally, Escala para Avaliação de Contratransferência (EACT) - is a self-administered instrument comprising questions that assess 23 feelings (divided into three blocs, closeness, distance, and indifference) that access conscious countertransferential emotions and sentiments. This paper describes the process of translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the RSCT into American English. Methods: This study employed the guidelines proposed by the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Task Force for Translation and Cultural Adaptation which define 10 steps for translation and cross-cultural adaptation of self-report instruments. Additionally, semantic equivalence tools were employed to select the final versions of terms used. The author of the RSCT gave permission for translation and took part in the process. The instrument is available for use free of charge. Results: Analysis of the back-translation showed that just seven of the 23 terms needed to be adjusted to arrive at the final version in American English. Conclusions: This study applied rigorous standards to construct a version of the RSCT in American English. This version of the RSCT translated and adapted into American English should be of great use for accessing and researching countertransferential feelings that are part of psychodynamic treatment.

scholarly journals Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and applicability of the Brazilian version of the Frontotemporal Dementia Rating Scale (FTD-FRS)

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Bento Lima-Silva ◽  
Valéria Santoro Bahia ◽  
Viviane Amaral Carvalho ◽  
Henrique Cerqueira Guimarães ◽  
Paulo Caramelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Frontotemporal Dementia ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Clinical Dementia Rating ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Dementia Rating Scale

ABSTRACT Background: Staging scales for dementia have been devised for grading Alzheimer's disease (AD) but do not include the specific symptoms of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). Objective: To translate and adapt the Frontotemporal Dementia Rating Scale (FTD-FRS) to Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: The cross-cultural adaptation process consisted of the following steps: translation, back-translation (prepared by independent translators), discussion with specialists, and development of a final version after minor adjustments. A pilot application was carried out with 12 patients diagnosed with bvFTD and 11 with AD, matched for disease severity (CDR=1.0). The evaluation protocol included: Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Executive Interview (EXIT-25), Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), Frontotemporal Dementia Rating Scale (FTD-FRS) and Clinical Dementia Rating scale (CDR). Results: The Brazilian version of the FTD-FRS seemed appropriate for use in this country. Preliminary results revealed greater levels of disability in bvFTD than in AD patients (bvFTD: 25% mild, 50% moderate and 25% severe; AD: 36.36% mild, 63.64% moderate). It appears that the CDR underrates disease severity in bvFTD since a relevant proportion of patients rated as having mild dementia (CDR=1.0) in fact had moderate or severe levels of disability according to the FTD-FRS. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of the FTD-FRS seems suitable to aid staging and determining disease progression.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist 5 (PCL-5) and Life Events Checklist 5 (LEC-5) for the Brazilian context

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo de Paula Lima ◽  
◽  
Alina Gomide Vasconcelos ◽  
William Berger ◽  
Christian Haag Kristensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Adaptation Processes

Abstract Objective: To describe the process of cross-cultural adaptation of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist 5 (PCL-5) and the Life Events Checklist 5 (LEC-5) for the Brazilian sociolinguistic context. Method: The adaptation process sought to establish conceptual, semantic, and operational equivalence between the original items of the questionnaire and their translated versions, following standardized protocols. Initially, two researchers translated the original version of the scale into Brazilian Portuguese. Next, a native English speaker performed the back-translation. Quantitative and qualitative criteria were used to evaluate the intelligibility of items. Five specialists compared the original and translated versions and assessed the degree of equivalence between them in terms of semantic, idiomatic, cultural and conceptual aspects. The degree of agreement between the specialists was measured using the content validity coefficient (CVC). Finally, 28 volunteers from the target population were interviewed in order to assess their level of comprehension of the items. Results: CVCs for items from both scales were satisfactory for all criteria. The mean comprehension scores were above the cutoff point established. Overall, the results showed that the adapted versions' items had adequate rates of equivalence in terms of concepts and semantics. Conclusions: The translation and adaptation processes were successful for both scales, resulting in versions that are not only equivalent to the originals, but are also intelligible for the population at large.

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