Development of Urdu version of Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire Self-Administered Standardized (CRQ-SAS); validity and reliability analysis in COPD patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire Self-Administered Standardized (CRQ-SAS) is a valid and reliable tool that evaluates the health-related quality of life among the adult population affected with chronic respiratory disorders (CRDs) and has been translated into many languages as per need. The main objective of this study was to translate the CRQ-SAS into the Urdu language and evaluate its psychometric properties.

Methodology

It was a two-staged study that consisted of translating the original version into Urdu language and then psychometric testing of the translated version. The reliability of the translated questionnaire was assessed by measuring its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, standard error of mean (SEM) & minimal detectable change (MDC).

SUBMITTER: Kashif M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10754428 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature