Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Tamil version of the Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessment of QoL has become an essential component in the holistic care of patients with acne. The Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) is used globally to assess quality of life (QoL) in patients with acne. This study was done to validate CADI in Tamil, as 90 million of the global population are native speakers and Tamil is an official language of several countries.

Methods

CADI was translated and validated into Tamil according to published guidelines. The Tamil versions of both CADI and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), was administered to 150 Sri Lankan young adults with acne. The clinical severity was assessed using the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS). Discriminant validity was tested by comparing the results of CADI with those of GAGS and DLQI, using

SUBMITTER: Prathapan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11427624 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature