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 Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ) into Brazilian Portuguese

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara de Oliveira Lapa ◽  
Gibsi Possapp Rocha ◽  
Tiago Reis Marques ◽  
Oliver Howes ◽  
Shubulade Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cognitive Debriefing ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Final Version ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Sexual Function Questionnaire

Abstract Introduction Sexual dysfunction is common in patients with psychotic illness. This article describes the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The translation and cross-cultural adaptation followed the guidelines for adapting self-report instruments proposed by the Task Force of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). Briefly, ISPOR steps include: preparation, forward translation, reconciliation, back-translation, back-translation review, harmonization, cognitive debriefing, review of cognitive debriefing and finalization, before proofreading and final version. The original authors authorized the translation and participated in the study. Results There was good agreement between translations and between the back-translation and the original English version of the SFQ. The final version was prepared with certificated evaluators in the original language and in Portuguese. Few changes were necessary to the new version in Portuguese. Conclusion The translated and adapted Brazilian Portuguese version of the SFQ is reliable and semantically equivalent to the original version. Studies on psychotropic-related sexual dysfunction may now test the validity of the instrument and can investigate sexual dysfunction in Portuguese-speaking patients.

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 Pediatric Asthma Control and Communication Instrument: translation into Portuguese and cross-cultural adaptation for use in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thayla Amorim Santino ◽  
João Carlos Alchieri ◽  
Raquel Emanuele de França Mendes ◽  
Ada Cristina Jácome ◽  
Tácito Zaildo de Morais Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Control ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Pediatric Asthma ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cognitive Debriefing ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Legal Guardians ◽  
Back Translation

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate the Pediatric Asthma Control and Communication Instrument (PACCI) to Portuguese and adapt it for use in Brazil, ensuring the cultural validity of the content and semantic equivalence of the target version. Methods: The Brazilian Portuguese-language version of the PACCI was developed according to the most commonly used methodology, which included the following steps: translation; synthesis of the translation; review by the author of the original questionnaire; back-translation; synthesis of the back-translation; review by a native external researcher who is a native speaker of English; approval of the author of the original questionnaire; review by a specialist in Portuguese; review by a multidisciplinary committee of experts to determine the agreement of the items, considering the clarity of each and its appropriateness in the cultural context; cognitive debriefing; and development of the final version. The cognitive debriefing involved 31 parents/legal guardians of children 1-21 years of age with a clinical diagnosis of asthma, as defined by the Global Initiative for Asthma, with the objective of determining the comprehensibility and clarity of the items for the target population. Results: The multidisciplinary committee of experts indicated that the items on the questionnaire were clear and comprehensible, with kappa values above 0.61, indicating substantial agreement. In the cognitive debriefing, the parents/legal guardians presented no difficulties in understanding any of the items (agreement > 0.90); therefore, no further changes were needed. Conclusions: The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the PACCI for use in Brazil were successful.

scholarly journals Latino Students Patient Safety Questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation for Brazilian nursing and medical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Carrilho Menezes ◽  
Carolina de Sousa Penha ◽  
Fabrícia Moreira Amorim Amaral ◽  
Adriano Marçal Pimenta ◽  
Helen Cristiny Teodoro Couto Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Latino Students ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Latino Student ◽  
Forward Translation ◽  
Back Translation

ABSTRACT Objectives: to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Latino Student Patient Safety Questionnaire for Brazilian Nursing and Medical students. Methods: methodological study carried out in six stages — forward translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert committee assessment, pre-test and reporting to the authors of the original instrument. Data at the expert committee and pre-test stages were collected and analyzed using the web platform e-Surv. The level of agreement adopted for the expert committee evaluation with 20 participants and the pre-test evaluation with 38 students was ≥ 90%. Results: the first evaluation round by the expert committee showed a <90% agreement for 21 out of the 26 questionnaire items, requiring adjustments. In the pre-test, three items in the instrument reached a <90% agreement and were revised to obtain the final version. Conclusions: the Brazilian version of the Latino Student Patient Safety Questionnaire instrument was considered culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese.

scholarly journals The Quebec Sleep Questionnaire on quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: translation into Portuguese and cross-cultural adaptation for use in Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 331-336
Author(s):  
José Tavares de Melo Júnior ◽  
Rosemeri Maurici ◽  
Michelle Gonçalves de Souza Tavares ◽  
Marcia Margareth Menezes Pizzichini ◽  
Emilio Pizzichini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cognitive Debriefing ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Back Translation

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate the Quebec Sleep Questionnaire (QSQ), a specific instrument for the assessment of quality of life in patients with sleep obstructive apnea, into Portuguese and to create a version that is cross-culturally adapted for use in Brazil. Methods: The Portuguese-language version was developed according to a rigorous methodology, which included the following steps: preparation; translation from English into Portuguese in three versions; reconciliation to a single version; back-translation of that version into English; comparison and harmonization of the back-translation with the original version; review of the Portuguese-language version; cognitive debriefing; text review; and arrival at the final version. Results: The Portuguese-language version of the QSQ for use in Brazil had a clarity score, as measured by cognitive debriefing, ranging from 0.81 to 0.99, demonstrating the consistency of translation and cross-cultural adaptation processes. Conclusions: The process of translating the QSQ into Portuguese and creating a version that is cross-culturally adapted for use in Brazil produced a valid instrument to assess the quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

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.

Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation Protocol of Abuse Questionnaires: The Brazilian Portuguese Version of the Composite Abuse Scale (CAS)

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122110139
Author(s):  
Raíza Wallace Guimarães da Rocha ◽  
Daniel Canavese de Oliveira ◽  
Vitor Adriano Liebel ◽  
Patricia Helena Rubens Pallu ◽  
Kelsey Hegarty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Conceptual Analysis ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Forward Translation ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Double Blinded ◽  
Specialist Committee

Establishing rigorous translation and cross-cultural adaptation (TCCA) processes for abuse questionnaires is challenging. We propose a methodological TCCA protocol for abuse questionnaires based on our current adaptation of the Composite Abuse Scale (CAS) into Brazilian Portuguese. This 10-step protocol includes: (a) conceptual analysis; (b) double-blinded forward translation; (c) comparison of forward translations; (d) back-translation; (e) developer analysis; (f) specialist committee review; (g) comparison of specialist reviews; (h) cognitive interviews; (i) final reconciliation; and (j) presenting the final version to the developer. We aim to rigorously implement this protocol to achieve a reliable Brazilian Portuguese version of the CAS.

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 to Brazil of Medication Adherence Rating Scale for psychiatric patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Icaro Carvalho Moreira ◽  
Marina Bandeira ◽  
Tatiana Cury Pollo ◽  
Marcos Santos de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation

Objective The purpose of this research was to make a cross-cultural adaptation of the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) for psychiatric patients to the Brazilian context. Methods The procedure consisted of four phases: translation of the original scale, back-translation, review by an Expert Committee and Pre-test study with a patients’ sample. Results The Expert Committee corrected the items’ translation when necessary and modified the scale administration format and its instructions from self-report to face-to-face interview form in order to ensure easy understanding by the target population. During Pre-test, the instructions and most of the items were properly understood by patients, with the exception of three of them which had to be changed in order to ensure better understanding. The Pre-test sample was composed by 30 psychiatric patients, with severe and persistent disorders mainly single (46.7%), female (60.0%), with a mean age of 43.8 years old and an average of five years of education. Conclusion The Brazilian version of MARS scale is now adapted to the Brazilian Portuguese language and culture and is easily understood by the psychiatric target population. It is necessary to do further research to evaluate the scale psychometric qualities of validity and reliability in order to use it in Brazil.

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.

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