Canadian French translation and linguistic validation of the child health utility 9D (CHU9D).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several preference based measures are validated for adults in cost utility analysis, but less are available for children and many researchers have criticized the quality of pediatric economic studies. The objective of this study was to perform a Canadian French translation and linguistic validation of the Child Health Utility 9D (CHU9D) that was conceptually equivalent to the original English version for use in Canada.

Methods

The translation and linguistic validation were realized by ICON Clinical Research (UK) Limited in association with the developer of the CHU9D and Canadian collaborators. This was done in accordance with industry standards and the guidance of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments. Five steps wer

SUBMITTER: Poder TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6114803 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature