Quality of life assessment in diabetic patients: validity of the creole version of the EQ-5D-5L in Reunion Island.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Due to the high prevalence of diabetes and its complications, evaluating the patient's quality of life is critical. EQ-5D-5L is a valid tool for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in chronic diseases, including diabetes. However, no psychometric measures have been validated in a Creole-speaking population. Therefore, this study aimed for the first time to validate and cross-culturally adapt Creole and French versions of EQ-5D-5L on Type II diabetes patients in Reunion Island.

Materials and methods

The Creole translation and cross-cultural adaptation process were based on the EUROQOL methods. Internal consistency and construct validity were determined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of EQ-5D-5L for both versions. CFA model for HRQOL and glo

SUBMITTER: Safieddine M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311213 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature