Development of The Chinese Version of Ultra-Low Vision Visual Functioning Questionnaire-150.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to develop the Chinese version of Ultra-Low Vision Visual Functioning Questionnaire-150 (ULV-VFQ-150) and evaluate its psychometric function.

Methods

A standardized procedure for the translation of ULV-VFQ-150 was carried out, including the forward translation, consistency check, back translation, back review, and coordination. Participants with ultra-low vision (ULV) were recruited for the questionnaire survey. Psychometric characteristics were evaluated using Rasch analysis based on Item Response Theory (IRT), and some items were revised and proofread accordingly.

Results

In total, 70 out of 74 responders completed the Chinese ULV-VFQ-150, of which 10 were excluded because their vision did not meet the criterion of ULV. Therefor

SUBMITTER: Cong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10275386 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature