Michele Peters1, Jan Passchier. 1. Department of Medical Psychology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe translation methods, to outline current recommendations for translation and to give an overview of translation procedures used in headache. BACKGROUND: In health-care research, particularly in the domain of health-related quality of life, an increasing number of questionnaires are translated for cross- cultural comparison. A number of headache-related questionnaires have also been translated. To ensure true cross-cultural comparison, it is important to use rigorous translation methods to ensure a high quality translated version of the instruments. METHODS: Literature relevant to cross-cultural translations was reviewed, as well as literature concerning translation of headache-related instruments. CONCLUSION: More information on the translation process for headache-related instruments is essential to carry out high quality cross-cultural research. Recommendation are given to encourage good translation practices.
OBJECTIVE: To describe translation methods, to outline current recommendations for translation and to give an overview of translation procedures used in headache. BACKGROUND: In health-care research, particularly in the domain of health-related quality of life, an increasing number of questionnaires are translated for cross- cultural comparison. A number of headache-related questionnaires have also been translated. To ensure true cross-cultural comparison, it is important to use rigorous translation methods to ensure a high quality translated version of the instruments. METHODS: Literature relevant to cross-cultural translations was reviewed, as well as literature concerning translation of headache-related instruments. CONCLUSION: More information on the translation process for headache-related instruments is essential to carry out high quality cross-cultural research. Recommendation are given to encourage good translation practices.
Authors: Aulia Iskandarsyah; Cora de Klerk; Dradjat R Suardi; Monty P Soemitro; Sawitri S Sadarjoen; Jan Passchier Journal: PLoS One Date: 2013-02-13 Impact factor: 3.240
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