Validation of Bengali version of Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale-Revised (ESAS-r Bengali): A multidimensional symptom assessment tool for patients with advanced incurable diseases receiving palliative care

ABSTRACT:

Objective:

Routine symptom assessment represents the cornerstone of symptom management of patients with advanced incurable diseases in palliative care. At present, there is no validated tool to assess symptoms among the Bengali-speaking population with incurable diseases. The aim of the study is to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (Revised) into Bengali language.

Methods:

The study was conducted in two phases. Forward and backward translations of the English version of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (Revised) into Bengali were conducted by four independent translators. After obtaining reviews from an expert committee, pre-testing and cognitive debriefing the Bengali version of the tool was finalized. The final validati

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10467232 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature