Danish translation and linguistic validation of the BREAST-Q
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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.
Original language | English |
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Article number | A08190445 |
Journal | Danish Medical Journal |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 5 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 1603-9629 |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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- Adult, Aged, Breast/surgery, Denmark, Female, Humans, Mammaplasty/psychology, Middle Aged, Outcome Assessment, Health Care/methods, Patient Satisfaction, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Translations, Young Adult
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- https://ugeskriftet.dk/dmj/danish-translation-and-linguistic-validation-breast-q
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