Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale for Dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale for Dementia (IPOS-Dem) was developed to assess symptoms and concerns comprehensively for people with dementia. There is a high demand for comprehensive assessment of people with dementia in China.

Aim

To translate and culturally adapt the IPOS-Dem into Chinese.

Design

Conceptual equivalence, forward and backward translations, and expert review were performed to develop a prototype Chinese version. Two rounds of cognitive interviews were conducted to ensure the items and scoring format were clearly expressed in the Chinese version.

Setting/participants

Professionals, including a physician, a nurse, a linguistic researcher and a humanities researcher, were involved in the prototype Chinese version developme

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405654 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature