Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Brazilian version of the Cystic Fibrosis Knowledge Scale (CFKS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Information on the level of knowledge about cystic fibrosis (CF) among affected people and their families is still scarce.

Objective

This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt and analyze the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of Cystic Fibrosis Knowledge Scale (CFKS).

Materials and methods

The translation and cross-cultural adaptation involved the stages of translation, synthesis of translations, reverse translation, synthesis of reverse translations, review by a multi-professional committee of experts and pre-testing. The reliability, viability, construct, predictive, concurrent and discriminant validity were investigated.

Results

The sample consisted of 40 individuals with cystic CF, 47 individuals with asthma, 242 healthc

SUBMITTER: Monteiro KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8594816 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature