Danish translation and linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q

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Danish translation and linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q. / Willert, Cecilie Balslev; Gjørup, Caroline Asirvatham; Hölmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz.

In: Danish Medical Journal, Vol. 67, No. 5, A08190445, 2020.

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Willert, CB, Gjørup, CA & Hölmich, LR 2020, 'Danish translation and linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q', Danish Medical Journal, vol. 67, no. 5, A08190445. <https://ugeskriftet.dk/dmj/danish-translation-and-linguistic-validation-breast-q>

APA

Willert, C. B., Gjørup, C. A., & Hölmich, L. R. (2020). Danish translation and linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q. Danish Medical Journal, 67(5), [A08190445]. https://ugeskriftet.dk/dmj/danish-translation-and-linguistic-validation-breast-q

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Willert CB, Gjørup CA, Hölmich LR. Danish translation and linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q. Danish Medical Journal. 2020;67(5). A08190445.

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Willert, Cecilie Balslev ; Gjørup, Caroline Asirvatham ; Hölmich, Lisbet Rosenkrantz. / Danish translation and linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q. In: Danish Medical Journal. 2020 ; Vol. 67, No. 5.

Bibtex

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abstract = "INTRODUCTION: The primary purpose of reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery is to improve patients' quality of life, and patient-reported outcome measurements are important in outcome assessment of breast surgery. The BREAST-Q questionnaire measures changes in quality of life and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing breast surgery. The aim of this work was to translate and linguistically validate all BREAST-Q modules for use in Denmark.METHODS: The Danish version of the BREAST-Q was developed through forward translation, back translation and cognitive debriefing following the guidelines from the MAPI Research Trust Foundation and approved by the developers. The aim was to achieve a conceptually equivalent Danish version using colloquial language rather than undertaking a simple literal translation.RESULTS: A conceptually equivalent Danish version of all five BREAST-Q modules was achieved. The cognitive debriefing revealed good content validity. A cultural difference regarding the Satisfaction with Office Staff Scale was discovered.CONCLUSIONS: The BREAST-Q can now be used for patients undergoing breast surgery in Denmark to measure change in quality of life and patient satisfaction as part of the outcome assessment. The BREAST-Q may be used for both individual and group measurements in clinical and research settings alike. Data collection with BREAST-Q can provide valuable information for use in clinical counseling of women undergoing breast surgery. A psychometric validation of the Danish version of the BREAST-Q is currently underway.FUNDING: none.TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.",
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N2 - INTRODUCTION: The primary purpose of reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery is to improve patients' quality of life, and patient-reported outcome measurements are important in outcome assessment of breast surgery. The BREAST-Q questionnaire measures changes in quality of life and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing breast surgery. The aim of this work was to translate and linguistically validate all BREAST-Q modules for use in Denmark.METHODS: The Danish version of the BREAST-Q was developed through forward translation, back translation and cognitive debriefing following the guidelines from the MAPI Research Trust Foundation and approved by the developers. The aim was to achieve a conceptually equivalent Danish version using colloquial language rather than undertaking a simple literal translation.RESULTS: A conceptually equivalent Danish version of all five BREAST-Q modules was achieved. The cognitive debriefing revealed good content validity. A cultural difference regarding the Satisfaction with Office Staff Scale was discovered.CONCLUSIONS: The BREAST-Q can now be used for patients undergoing breast surgery in Denmark to measure change in quality of life and patient satisfaction as part of the outcome assessment. The BREAST-Q may be used for both individual and group measurements in clinical and research settings alike. Data collection with BREAST-Q can provide valuable information for use in clinical counseling of women undergoing breast surgery. A psychometric validation of the Danish version of the BREAST-Q is currently underway.FUNDING: none.TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.

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