Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Symptom Experience Index in Bengali.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer-related lymphedema is associated with a myriad of distressing symptoms and significantly impacts survivors' quality of life. The Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema Symptom Experience Index (BCLE-SEI) is a validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), but is unavailable in Indian languages. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the BCLE-SEI into the Bengali language.

Method

Following established guidelines, the BCLE-SEI was translated, back-translated, and validated in 168 Bengali-speaking women with or at risk of lymphedema.

Results

Content validity was confirmed by ≥98% of participants. Exploratory factor analysis identified two factors in symptom occurrence and distress subscales, explaining 43.9% and 51% of the variance, respectiv

SUBMITTER: Paramanandam VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12335620 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature