The Process of Translating and Culturally Adapting a Digital Elder Abuse Intervention.

ABSTRACT: Elder Abuse is a national public health problem affecting one in ten older adults. It is estimated that only 4% of cases are reported to authorities. Latino populations that reside in the U.S. are less likely to report abuse, and language barriers may limit access to resources and prevent seeking help. There is a need for tools and services to not only be translated but culturally adapted to ensure the integrity and comprehension of the translated product. We conducted an extensive literature review that informed our multi-step language translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the VOICES digital health elder abuse intervention from English to Spanish. This process involved a team of independent translators for an iterative, step-by-step approach that included synthesis and review at ea

SUBMITTER: Garcia M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12288910 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature