Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Chinese quality-of-life questionnaire for patients with systemic sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) frequently experience symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and functional impairments, leading to a significant decline in their quality of life (QoL). Accurately evaluating the QoL of SSc patients is crucial for developing personalized treatment plans and enhancing prognosis. The Systemic Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (SScQoL), an internationally recognized SSc-specific tool, is commonly used for QoL assessment. However, this questionnaire has not undergone cross-cultural adaptation in China, and its reliability and validity require further validation.

Objectives

To localize the Systemic Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (SScQoL) into Chinese and assess its reliability and validity.

Methods

Following the pr

SUBMITTER: Hu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640127 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature