Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale Renal (IPOS-Renal) for Brazilian Portuguese.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is associated with a high symptom burden. In Brazil, there is no specific instrument to assess symptoms in CKD patients receiving palliative care. The Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale Renal (IPOS-Renal) has been translated and validated in 13 languages.

Objective

To translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the IPOS-renal for Brazilian Portuguese.

Methods

A methodological study conducted in eight phases: conceptual definition, forward translation, back-translation, expert review, cognitive interviews, proofreading, psychometric testing, and final reporting. A total of 153 stage 5 CKD patients were assessed with the IPOS-renal and the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS-r) between February and March 2024. Ins

SUBMITTER: Trindade MAD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810525 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature